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Debate

ch3 — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:06:31 +0000

Debate is a work about the use of language in politics. The viewer is witness to two politicians as they engage in a debate; however, rather than having a constructive dialogue to promote their ideas and solutions, the politicians spend their energy arguing with one another. Their language is, once again, incomprehensible, causing the viewer to lose interest in the conversation and politics all together.

In this installation, each character is an autonomous and independent unit. Through the use of custom electronics, an Arduino micro-controller and programming, each spokesman waits for a short moment of silence to resume speaking. The act never reaches a conclusions and it is performed in a non-deterministic way.

The politicians can also be seen on TV and print.

7Nov14 | Debate

Light & sound installation - mixed media, electronics, programming

7Nov14 | Debate

Light & sound installation - mixed media, electronics, programming

7Nov14 | Debate

Light & sound installation - mixed media, electronics, programming

20Nov14 | Debate

12Nov14 | Debate

Light & sound installation - mixed media, electronics, programming (naked figures)

12Nov14 | Debate

Light & sound installation - mixed media, electronics, programming (naked figures)

12Nov14 | Debate

Light & sound installation - mixed media, electronics, programming (naked figures)

Work in progress photos…

Debate Process

ch3 — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:17:14 +0000

This installation project was an opportunity to learn and build something with electronics. Each unit includes a 45W power supply, an Arduino micro-controller, a custom build circuit board which acts as an audio filter to detects a specific audio frequency, a microphone, speakers, a RGB-LED strip and some controls.

Each Arduino micro-controller is programmed with a set of rules to allow both to engage into a conversation, in a non deterministic way. It produces words in binary via light and a discontinuous audio tone. Between each sentence there is a short break. Within that short period of time, the other unit has a chance to intervene. If both accidentally start talking together, one stops. If one talks for way too long, the other starts talking as well and as no-one gives up, they talk on top of each other and turn red.

Mihalis Marinis designed and helped with the implementation of the custom board.

This installation was build for monomorphia solo art exhibition.

It all started from this gif

26Feb14 | Spokesman

is coming soon on your local channel

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14Jul14 | Mannequins and cardboard mockups

14Jul14 | First test heads

21Jul14 | Many attempts to find the right shape

13Nov14 | debate_cone

Vector design for the lazer cut

22Jul14 | Final choice

24Jul14 | Design sheets

and plexiglass heads right off the manufacturer

27Jul14 | Head attatchement

29Jul14 | First LED tests

31Jul14 | First version of the board

Mihalis Marinis working on the design for the audio tone detection circuit

13Nov14 | debate_board_v2

custom electronics board designed by Mihalis Marinis

24Aug14 | Second version

right before adding all the components

24Aug14 | Powering it the board

12Sep14 | Adding the LEDs and arduino control

16Sep14 | Three parts of the module

Power supply, arduino, audio tone detection board

11Oct14 | Both modules

finished with their control panel. [Microphone sensitivity, speaker volume, always on switch, RGB knobs, On/Off switch]

16Oct14 | Module installed

16Oct14 | Both units complete

16Oct14 | debate process

The algorithm was prototyped in processing for easy debugging and visual feedback. Here is what it looks like when running.

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Mesazon

ch3 — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 09:55:57 +0000

10Nov14 | Mesazon

70x100cm, 5mm iron plate, lazer cut

12Nov14 | Mesazon

70x100cm, 5mm iron plate, lazer cut

12Nov14 | Mesazon

70x100cm, 5mm iron plate, lazer cut

4Nov14 | Mesazon

70x100cm, 5mm iron plate, lazer cut

Mesazon was made for monomorphia solo art exhibition.

Divider

ch3 — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:13:41 +0000

28Apr13 | Divider

22cm Bronze

28Apr13 | Divider

22cm Bronze

28Apr13 | Divider

22cm Bronze

28Apr13 | Divider

22cm Bronze

28Apr13 | Divider

22cm Bronze

See the work in progress.

Divider – bronze (work in progress)

ch3 — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:06:37 +0000

Metal casting workshop at Emily Carr University over a period of 5 weeks.

27Mar13 | bust

24cm wax, for casting

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27Mar13 | bust

24cm wax, for casting

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11Feb13 | Divider - wip

Melt the wax

11Feb13 | Divider - wip

Make some wax plates

7Mar13 | Divider - wip

Assemble the basic shapes

7Mar13 | Divider - wip

Check proportions

8Mar13 | Divider - wip

Add the neck

12Mar13 | Divider - wip

Start adding the suit details

24Mar13 | Divider - wip

More details and tie attempt 1

26Mar13 | Divider - wip

Check against the main sprout

26Mar13 | Divider - wip

Check finished model againt clay prototype

27Mar13 | Divider - wip

Finish off wax model

4Apr13 | Divider - wip

Rig it up with the sprouts and vents

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Add a pin to hold the core

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Add a pin to hold the core

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Prepare the flask

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Attatch wax model to the base

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Pour the investment and remove air bubbles

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Into the oven

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Melt some bronze

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Pour some bronze

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Spill some bronze

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Wait to cool down

6Apr13 | Divider - wip

Unlucky investment that broke

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Break it apart

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Cool it down with water

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Flashed bronze all over

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Start cleaning up

20Apr13 | Divider - wip

Remove unwanted parts

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Start polishing

27Apr13 | Divider - wip

Fix tie

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Grind

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Finish it off

Final piece

Divider – wax

ch3 — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:48:07 +0000

27Mar13 | bust

24cm wax, for casting

27Mar13 | bust

24cm wax, for casting

Boogeyman

ch3 — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:24:09 +0000

25Oct12 | boogeyman

80cm, cardboard mask for halloween

Conqueror

ch3 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:21:57 +0000

31Mar12 | Conqueror

21cm Bronze

31Mar12 | Conqueror

21cm Bronze

31Mar12 | Conqueror

21cm Bronze

31Mar12 | Conqueror

21cm Bronze

See the work in progress.

Conqueror – Process

ch3 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:08:50 +0000

Metal casting workshop at Emily Carr University over a period of 11 weeks.

17Mar12 | photo 1111_0266_1

concept development

17Mar12 | photo 1112_0270

concept development

14Jan12 | Conqueror

22cm, clay

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14Jan12 | Conqueror

22cm, clay

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22Jan12 | Conqueror wip

Recreate the model, making sure the clay stays wet and there are no undercuts

4Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Attatch the clay to a board and build a clay wall up to the profile line

4Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Secure the boards around the model and seal the gaps with more clay

4Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Fill the box the plaster

4Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Wait for it to dry

4Feb12 | Conqueror wip

First half of the mold is ready. Flip it and clean it

4Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Add new boards around it and seal them as well

4Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Fill second half with plaster

4Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Make a mess

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Open the two parts and remove the clay pieces

4Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Clean up the mold

11Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Fill the mold with wax and empty it out several times, until a thick shell of wax is build

11Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Cool down the mold and remove the wax

13Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Start putting together the pieces of wax

17Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Add and model all the details

18Feb12 | Conqueror wip

The complete wax model

18Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Make the main sprue loop for the bronze to flow in

19Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Attach it to the model

25Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Complete with all the sprues, runners and core pins

25Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Secure it to a board and apply alcohol to prevent air bubble formation

25Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Add a flask

25Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Mix the investment

25Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Fill up the flask with the investment

25Feb12 | Conqueror wip

Put it in the kiln for a week to melt all the wax

3Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Melt some bronze

3Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Pour the bronze into the investment mold

3Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Wait an hour

3Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Remove canister

3Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Reveal moment

3Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Continue breaking the investment

3Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Use various tools to clean up the investment

3Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Things are looking good

3Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Sand blast to clean up any remaining investment

10Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Start cutting off the channels

10Mar12 | Conqueror wip

There are a few minor problems that can be fixed

10Mar12 | Conqueror wip

There are a few minor problems that can be fixed

17Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Welding any holes and gaps

17Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Use angle grinder to work on the flat surface

24Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Continue by hand with sandpapers

24Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Make sure the surface is as flat as possible

31Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Polish the surface to get it as shinny as possible

31Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Apply patina on parts of the surface

31Mar12 | Conqueror wip

Weight 2.5kg

31Mar12 | Conqueror

21cm Bronze

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Final piece.