Solved in motion

Solved in motion was the culmination of my undergraduate Studio Art major and a significant departure from my printmaking concentration. Despite its novelty, my installation was well-acclaimed by my peers and faculty, and was a pivotal experience in my development as an artist. The experience of learning new skills, executing a complex project, and successfully stepping outside my comfort zone instilled lasting confidence to embrace and overcome new challenges.

Creating an immersive experience

This installation uses time, light, and motion to construct a space where we are allowed to slow down, while still moving forward. On the wall, a winding animation is crafted from personally-recorded GPS data of hikes, runs, and bike rides. From above, a bike wheel mechanism projects the topographic profile of a small, local trail system on a bed of leaves, cut to match the species of the area. Moving through any environment is an opportunity to observe and explore our surroundings. By slowing down and looking closely, even a humble, hometown trail system can become a universe unto itself.

A bed of paper leaves, cut to match the species of the area.
A bed of paper leaves, cut to match the species of the area.
A winding, GPS animation made from a year of recorded hikes, runs, and bikes.
A winding, GPS animation made from a year of recorded hikes, runs, and bikes.
A translucent print mounted in the spokes of a bike wheel, rotated by a custom Arduino-controlled motor.
A translucent print mounted in the spokes of a bike wheel, rotated by a custom Arduino-controlled motor.
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