Scan Sweep Swipe Wipe

Marnix de Nijs
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Marnix De Nijs

Scan Sweep Swipe Wipe , ongoing
Co-workers & Funding
Software and imagery:
Brecht Debackere, Brussels, BE

Commissioned by:
DordtYart, Dordrecht, NL

Financial support:
Mondriaan Foundation, Amsterdam, NL
Documents
  • Scan Sweep Swipe Wipe
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Description
Scan Sweep Swipe Wipe investigates the possibilities of volumetric imagery; imagery that can literally be seen 'in the air' in three physical dimensions. The goal of the work is not generating a realistic three-dimensionality that represents reality as we know it, but finding a method to create imagery that can be described as dynamic sculpting with video.

The heart of the machine is a projection surface that spins around its center. From above a projector shines on the diagonally positioned screen. Visitors are scanned with three video cameras that are mounted at the middle of the installation. The projection surface starts spinning once a visitor is detected and with the visitor's body movement contributing to the dynamics of the imagery, the result has an unusual spatial presence and intriguing plasticity.
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Keywords
  • aesthetics
    • illusionary
    • interactive
    • projected
    • three-dimensional
    • visual
  • genres
    • digital animation
  • subjects
    • Arts and Visual Culture
    • Media and Communication
      • visualization
  • technology
    • displays
      • electronic displays
        • projection screens
        • projectors
Technology & Material
Exhibitions & Events
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