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Infinite Rewind Cinematographic Apparatus

Date

2015

Dimensions

400 x 150 x 200 cm

Material

Stepper motors, steel profiles, 16mm projectors

Software

Processing, arduino

Description

Infinite Rewind Cinematographic Apparatus is a super-projecting-machine built from 16mm projectors and with a life of its own. 16mm film is turned into a sculptural piece, changing its shape according to the reading of the movies.

The projectors are programmed to create films by entering the heart of one of the most mysterious mathematical entities, Pi. On the center of the piece is a control screen, is responsible for triggering the reading of the film on the 16mm projectors, using small motors placed on the projectors to automatically turn them on or off. This screen is inspired by CERN control screens.

The aim in this artpiece is to work at the different levels of cinematographic process at the same time. More than producing a film, it was intended to embrace the whole cinematoraphic process by considering it as an autonomous device of recording and projecting. The use of 16mm film with a tape recorder is meant to rethink the foundations of cinema by confronting its old form to new media.

This artwork made in collaboration with filmmaker Sophie Dascal. The 16mm films were recorded at CERN with main topic of antimatter.

Gallery

Video extract

Videos

Contact

Fragmentin
Rue de Lausanne 64
1020 Renens, CH


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Thanks

Thanks

Fondation Vaudoise pour la Culture
Swiss Cultural Fund UK
Pro Helvetia
Art Foundation Pax
Canton de Vaud
Ville de Lausanne
Ville de Renens
Migros pourcent culturel
Arts at CERN
Hospitalité artistique de Saint-François
Swiss Alpine Club SAC
MUDAC

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