Galerie Fortlaan 17 - Gent

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Lawrence Malstaf


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Lawrence Malstaf - Compass
Title
Compass
Date
02005
Material
Compass is a kind of orientation machine to wear around your waist that gives you directions while you are walking through virtual corridors and rooms. These have been programmed to fit the physical exhibition space or any other venue. The machine creates a feeling of attraction or repulsion that can be compared to be being in a magnetic field. You can explore this environment and discover a tactile architecture. The machine is programmed to make you follow an invisible map, but you can choose between resisting to the machine or giving in and letting yourself be guided.
Dimensions
Aluminium construction, DC motor and Battery, PC, electromagnetic and optic sensors.1 meter diameter, 16kg