Arkhe lets the person who experiences the work to control the elements that build up the essence of matter. As the viewers master the essence, they experience the transformation, motion and harmony that may arise when interacting with other elements.
Arkhe lets the person who experiences the work to control the elements that build up the essence of matter. As the viewers master the essence, they experience the transformation, motion and harmony that may arise when interacting with other elements.
DESCRIPTION
Arkhe is an interactive installation by Nohlab & Decol, which premiered at Contemporary Istanbul on 12-15 September 2019, and lately was a part of the Kristal Elma awards ceremony.
A combination of custom interactive software, interactive sound, UI Design, rear projection system, plexiglass and mirrors and touch screen; Arkhe lets the person who experiences the work to control the elements that build up the essence of matter. As the viewers master the essence, they experience the transformation, motion and harmony that may arise when interacting with other elements.
Throughout history, humanity has sought to understand the operating principles of nature's basic elements and the relationship between them- in order to dominate nature, and orient it for their benefit.
In the footsteps of Newton's efforts to combine alchemy with mechanics, the artwork tries to bring digital and alchemy together, portraying human control over nature through computer-machine interaction.
Arkhe is an interactive installation by Nohlab & Decol, which premiered at Contemporary Istanbul on 12-15 September 2019, and lately was a part of the Kristal Elma awards ceremony.
A combination of custom interactive software, interactive sound, UI Design, rear projection system, plexiglass and mirrors and touch screen; Arkhe lets the person who experiences the work to control the elements that build up the essence of matter. As the viewers master the essence, they experience the transformation, motion and harmony that may arise when interacting with other elements.
Throughout history, humanity has sought to understand the operating principles of nature's basic elements and the relationship between them- in order to dominate nature, and orient it for their benefit.
In the footsteps of Newton's efforts to combine alchemy with mechanics, the artwork tries to bring digital and alchemy together, portraying human control over nature through computer-machine interaction.
INFO
ROLE: Co-Creator
TYPE: Interactive Audiovisual Installation
DATE: 2019
DURATION: Real-Time
COMMISSIONED BY: Siemens Home Turkey
PREMIERE: Contemporary Istanbul Art Fair | Istanbul, TURKEY [2019, Sept]
EXHIBITIONS: Crystal Apple Awards | Istanbul, TURKEY [2019, Dec]
Beijing Public Art Festival | Beijing, CHINA [2021, Apr - May]
Alibaba Design Week | Hangzhou, CHINA [2021, May]
ACE of M.I.C.E. | Istanbul, TURKEY [2021, Jun]
Design Week Istanbul | Istanbul, TURKEY [2021, Dec]
CREDITS
CREATORS: Nohlab & DECOL
SOUND DESIGN: Gökalp Kanatsız
VIDEO DOCUMENTATION: Cansu Turan [Video], Gökalp Kanatsız [Sound], Aslıhan Kabukçu [Sound]
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION: Hakan Gündüz
THANKS TO: Contemporary Istanbul, Esra Özkan [Curation], Genco Levi [Coding Support], Ufuk Özkardaşlar [Design Support], Melis Keskin [On-site Support]
Throughout history, humanity has sought to understand the operating principles of nature's basic elements and the relationship between them- in order to dominate nature, and orient it for their benefit.
In the footsteps of Newton's efforts to combine alchemy with mechanics, the artwork tries to bring digital and alchemy together, portraying human control over nature through computer-machine interaction.
