Invisible Sphere – Johnathan Schipper
A 5.5 foot diameter sphere covered with video monitors & surveillance cameras. each monitor displays a live video feed from a camera placed on the opposite side of the sphere. the sphere, created by Jonathan Schipper , can be rolled around in its environment. it is a surveillance device that reveals what is just beyond it. its scale & mobility defy secrecy.
Video Interview of Jonathan by Coolhunting
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via infosthetics via Rhizome
also see create digital motion
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This is very brazilian-esque. Both aesthtically and conceptually.
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In what way exactly?
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It fits exactly the lo-fi look of brazil universe. The guts of the “machine” are visible, nothing’s hidden. It is solely designed according to its purpose which creates its very own aesthetics standards.
It could also be a “big-brother” scary device used to monitor every move of any citizen at any moment.
I don’t think it needs much more explanation, the installation is self explanatory. -
he means the film ‘brazil’ i think, by Terry Gilliam
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My apologies, I forgot to mention that, it seemed so obvious.
Thanks Paul.
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