Concept
Individual's becoming + maleability of the hereditary
Retrato Familiar confronts static visuality, tied to the notion of an also static individuality, starting from the conflict that the word “familiar” implies in representation: what do we recognize as our own’s before our photographic image; specifically, where can we get a glimpse of our own face’s reflection on a sculpture made of other people’s faces, considering that it triggers the installation’s constant variation.
Development
Mechanized sculpture with face detection
The sculpture consists of a system of modules with rotating cards that compose a cubist portrait based on photographic information. When capturing the face of a visitor, the modules go from a state of rest to a movement that transforms the composition according to the user’s gestures, thanks to a mechanized structure connected to an Arduino board that constantly dialogues with the captured image.
Structure
Split-flap display modules
Solid object design in OpenSCAD
8 high-impact structures with internal wood mechanism
Photos mounted on 162 high-impact cards
