Lawrence Malstaf's “Nemo Observatorium” was honoured with the Golden Nica at the Prix Ars Electronica 2009, category Interactive Art.
Styrofoam beads are blown around in a big transparent PVC cylinder by five strong fans. Visitors can take seat on the armchair in the middle of the whirlpool or observe from the outside one at a time. On the chair, in the eye of the storm, it is calm and safe.
About Lawrence Malstaf
Lawrence Malstaf (BE), born 1972, started off in theatre. He designed scenographies for choreographers and directors such as Benoît Lachambre, Meg Stuart and Kirsten Delholm.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.