Post-Industrial Oneiric Archaeology: User Manual
Post-Industrial Oneiric Archaeology: User Manual
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Contents
1- Unpacking & Setup
2- Installation
3- Basic Operation
4- Exhibition Recommendations
5- Care & Maintenance
6- Troubleshooting & Support
8- Concept
THE ARTWORK SHOULD BE UNPACKED AND TESTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEPTION
In the event of damage or loss to the crate and its contents during shipment, a claim can be filed; however, all carriers and insurance policies have cutoff periods for filing.
Description
Vanitas of obsolete technologies. Mixed Reality
Artist: Nourathar Studio
Authors: Caen Botto & Marta Rupérez
Title: Post-Industrial Oneiric Archaeology
Date: 2019
Medium: Mixed media; custom wooden box, semi-reflective glass, wood, glass and metal objects. LCD screen, video player, lights, electronics.
Dimensions: 43 (h) x 83 (w) x 36 (d) cm
Loop duration: 3'30"
Edition: unique piece
Requirements:
· Measuring tape
· Phillips screwdriver
· Level
· 6 screws and 6 wall anchors suitable for exhibition wall
Crate contents:
- Post-Industrial Oneiric Archaeology (artwork)
- Power cable
- Hanging mounts (metal plates)
- Spare MicroSD card (with technology)
- Spare Fuse
1- Unpacking & Setup
1.1 Open the TOP of the crate using a screwdriver:
1.2 Unpack the artwork:
a) Remove:
· Extra polystyrene
· Bag containing power cable
· Bubble-wrap package containing reflective glass
b) Hold both belts and steadily pull upwards to lift the artwork out of the box (2 people recommended). Remove wrapping.
1.3 To move the artwork, lift by firmly holding from the bottom, front and back (2 people).
The use of cotton gloves is recommended to avoid leaving marks on artwork.
1.4 Install reflective glass
Proceed with caution to avoid damaging interior elements and reflective glass.
a) Place artwork on an elevated, flat surface (i.e.: table)
b) Unscrew hinges from top cover
c) Remove cover
d) Disconnect HDMI and power cables from screen.
e) Carefully slide screen to lift out of artwork. Place screen to one side and remove interior protections
f) Unwrap reflective glass (use cotton gloves).
Align glass with diagonal slot cut in the wood.
g) Make sure the glass is kept horizontal while carefully sliding it downwards
h) Replace screen, reconnect cables, replace top cover and screw hinges, following above instructions.
2- Installation
2.1 Remove wall mounts (plates) from the inside of artwork:
Wall mounts should be screwed to the wall with their centre at approx. 160cm from the floor (use appropriate wall anchors).
Distance between both plates should be 73cm (equal to distance between the centre of the mounts on the back of artwork).
2.2 Connect power cable to back of artwork before hanging:
2.3 Carefully lift the artwork (see 1.3 above) and carry it towards the wall. Mounts on back of artwork will sit over the mounts on the wall.
Artwork can be leveled by adjusting the bolt on the top of each mount:
3- Basic operation
· Electric socket is placed on the back of artwork
· Open small door - on the side of artwork - to access switch and red button
3.1 Turning ON:
a) Plug piece to electric grid (100 - 240V)
b) Press switch on. Wait for the system to start up.
3.2 Turning OFF: *
* Warning: To ensure the durability of the electronic components, it is VERY IMPORTANT that the piece is turned off following instructions.
a) Press & release red button. Wait 10 seconds.
b) Turn switch off.
4- Exhibition Recommendations
· Installation: Hang using 2 points (22kg) - as shown above. Artwork's base should be at around 120/ 135cm.
· Ambient light: The artwork will be best viewed under controlled lighting conditions. Avoid placing bright lights in front of reflective glass.
· Temperature: Under 25ºC, recommended ambient temperature.
· Humidity: Between 30% - 55%, recommended ambient relative humidity.
· Avoid liquids or humidity in all components of the system.
5- Care & Maintenance
The User Manual can be accessed using the QR code inside the small door (QR reader app necessary; these can be found for android or iPhone). This online version will include further additions, details and updates.
· Maintenance: Use compressed air cleaner, brush and / or dry, anti-static cloth to clean reflective glass. Use wax-based cleaner to polish and protect wood. Avoid using abrasive cleaners. Avoid touching glass with bare hands.
· Preservation: Purchase of replacement screen and Raspberry Pi are recommended for long-term conservation of the artwork (see Technical Specifications below).
· Storage: When not on display, artwork should be stored in its original crate, in a dry place; temperature between 5ºC and 27ºC.
6- Troubleshooting & Support
6.1 Most common issues can be found in the artwork's User Manual online
6.2 If problem persists, contact our support team: nourathar_dot_m_at_gmail_dot_com // +34 687 049 717
6.3 If the problem requires a specialized technician on site, Nourathar Studio can provide telephone support to the technician in charge of maintenance. If the technician needs to be hired, the cost will be borne by the collector
6.4 If the issue cannot be solved by the technician, the artwork should be sent to Nourathar Studio for reparation. Shipping costs will be borne by the collector. Replacement of technological components, within the warranty period, will be covered by Nourathar Studio. Solution of problems due to damage or misuse will be budgeted, once the artwork has been received.
7- Technical Specifications
7.1 Technology:
· Screen
Ultrawide HD Screen 25", 21:9. LG 25UM58-P; LED, LCD.
Resolution: 2560 x 1080, HDMI
Dimensions: 28.7 x 61 x 5.6 cm cm
· Barebone computer:
Raspberry Pi 3 model B
1.2 GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex A53, 1GB RAM, USB 2.0
7.2 Warranty:
All technology included with the piece is new. The warranty of each component is provided by its supplier.
8- Concept
Post-Industrial Oneiric Archaeology presents a nature norte, built from pieces of obsolete technologies, onto which a virtual scenography is projected. The combination of these seemingly unrelated, physical and virtual elements transforms the composition into a re-animated exquisite corpse. As in other works of the series, the (silent) animated composition is approached with a musical sense of rhythm and balance.
The design of this artwork evokes the style of Art Deco radios from the 1930s and 40s, which are characterized by an aesthetic development, beyond their functionality; there is a explicit intention in their design towards the visual impact of the device. It was a time of political upheaval and financial crisis, in which the radio became much more than a means of communication. It symbolized the beginning of the era of the machine; a new future that positioned it as a builder of realities.
The confluence in this work of mixed reality techniques with antique magic tricks, suggests a meeting of past, future and what could have been, in the constantly mutating instant. Other nods to history include iconography reminiscent of Vanitas paintings or memento mori, aimed at capturing the passage of ephemeral elements, such as time and light.
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