Ars Electronica Festival · 2009
CONNECT – Feedback-driven Sculpture
🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 2009
In 2009, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “CONNECT – Feedback-driven Sculpture” by Andreas Muxel (Interactive Art) with a Honorary Mention.
Thirteen oscillating spheres of steel are connected to a matrix by rubber bands. A bar with a magnet at either end controls the behavior of each of the system elements. Once a sphere is connected to the bar, it is oscillated by a motor until the bar detaches and makes a new connection to another sphere.
About Andreas Muxel
Andreas Muxel (AT), born 1979. In 2004 Andreas Muxel received a Diploma in Media Communication Design from the University of Applied Sciences Vorarlberg. Between 2004 and 2007 he worked as an interaction and interface designer for the MARS-Exploratory Media…
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