Study of the Modulation of Cubes
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Study of the Modulation of Forms: User Manual
Study of the Modulation of Forms: User Manual
Contents
1- Unpacking & Setup
2- Basic Operation
3- Exhibition Recommendations
4- Care & Maintenance
5- Troubleshooting & Support
6- Technical Specifications
7- 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
Machinima of generative application
Artist: Nourathar Studio
Authors: Caen Botto & Marta Rupérez
Title: Study of the Modulation of Cubes // Cubes 2 // Spheres
Date: 2019 - 22
Medium: Mixed media. Lens, custom wooden case. LCD screen, video player, electronics.
Custom application developed in Max/MSP/Jitter by Caen Botto
Dimensions: 44.5 (h) x 44.5 (w) x 29.5 (d) // 45.5 (h) x 45.5 (w) x 20.5 (d) cm
Loop duration: 11'00" // 11'11" // 11'12"
Edition: Unique within a series of 5
1- Unpacking & Setup
Crate Contents:
- Study of the Modulation of Cubes // Cubes 2 // Spheres (artwork)
- Power cable and hook
- Spare MicroSD card (back of artwork)
1.1 Open the front of the box using a screwdriver:
1.2 Unpack the artwork:
· Remove extra padding
· Hold top of artwork and steadily pull out of crate
· Remove bag containing power cable and hook
· Remove wrapping
1.3 Installation:
The use of cotton gloves is recommended to avoid leaving marks on artwork.
a) Place wall plug at around 160cm from the floor.
b) Use hook provided to hang artwork.
c) Hook should protrude 2cm (aprox) from wall
2- Basic operation
2.1 Turning ON:
a) Plug piece to electric grid (100 - 240V)
b) Press switch on. Wait for the system to start up.
2.2 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.
3- Exhibition Recommendations
· Installation: Hang using 1 point (6kg) - as shown above. Artwork's base should be at around 120cm.
· Ambient light: The artwork will be best viewed under controlled lighting conditions. Avoid placing bright lights in front of lens.
· Temperature: Under 25ºC, recommended ambient temperature.
· Humidity: Between 30% - 55%, recommended ambient relative humidity.
· Avoid liquids or humidity in all components of the system.
4- Care & Maintenance
The User Manual can be accessed using the QR code on the back of the artwork (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 lens. Use wax-based cleaner to polish and protect wood. Avoid using abrasive cleaners. Avoid touching lens 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.
5- Troubleshooting & Support
5.1 Most common issues can be found in the artwork's User Manual online
5.2 If problem persists, contact our support team: nourathar_dot_m_at_gmail_dot_com // +34 687 049 717
5.3 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
5.4 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.
6- Technical Specifications
6.1 Technology:
· Screen
SXGA Screen 19", 5:4. Acer V196L Bbi; LED, LCD.
Resolution: 1280 x 1024, HDMI, VGA
Dimensions: 40.6 x 33.7 x 5.2 cm
· Barebone computer:
Raspberry Pi 3 model B
1.2 GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex A53, 1GB RAM, USB 2.0
6.2 Warranty:
All technology included with the piece is new. The warranty of each component is provided by its supplier.
7- Concept
The artworks in this series explore the convergence of analogue and digital media: a wooden box contains an analogue lens that produces morphological and chromatic deformations of the animated content. The spectral decomposition of light, caused by the lens, affects the perception of the modulation of forms. In these Studies of the Modulation of Forms, the observer's point of view determines the perception of the work.
To create the animated content, Nourathar Studio developed a generative application that explores morphological mutations produced by the inter-modulation of three-dimensional primary shapes (cubes or spheres); between themselves and with different types of signals or algorithms of greater or lesser predictability. The work presents the resulting machinima, as a sequence of moving inter-modulations floating within a space of unexpected depth. The movement of these structures underlines the morphological decomposition and recomposition, like an animated cubism that allows for the analysis of these forms and all their possible perspectives.
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