Physical meets digital for this interactive art sculpture, recently unveiled at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Eventscape teamed up with Jason Bruges Studio of London, UK to bring this “Liquid Crystal” to life. Inspired by the flows of the San Antonio River and the flux of the convention center’s visitors, the sculpture interacts with an rippling, shimmering effect according to its surrounding activity.
The tower spans 32 feet high by 6 ft on all 3 sides, creating the piece’s triangularity. The main structure is composed of 3 vertical tubular steel struts with cross-bracing support. 132 steel standoffs were welded onto each vertical to hold the “skins” in place and house electrical. The skin, 1” thick polycarbonate panels, hold the steel framed LCD modular pyramids in place. These panels plug into individual circuit boards housed in the vertical struts which connect to the cameras installed on the top of the structure. These cameras monitor how many people move within the space and visually transmit the information down to each pyramid creating a transparent and opaque undulation. The more people in the space the more intense the pattern becomes on the tower.
Project: “Liquid Crystal” LCD Interactive Public Art sculpture
Design: Jason Bruges Studio, UK
Custom Engineering, Fabrication and Installation: Eventscape Inc.
Location: Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
Building Architect: Populous
General Contractor: Hunt Zachary Construction
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