Resonant Collective Sculpture
2009
Where Bodies, Environments, and Works Resonate as One Continuous Field
Although each individual sculpture is an autonomous physical entity, they respond to one another, forming a single continuous field.
Physical actions such as being pushed by a body, moved by others, the effects of the environment such as wind and rain, the behavior of wild animals outdoors, interactions with adjacent sculptures within the same group, and other surrounding artworks—all of these become triggers for resonance. The light, sound, and movement generated in a single sculpture do not remain closed within that individual entity, but there occurs a chain reaction to nearby sculptures, and further into surrounding artworks and spaces, continuing throughout the whole.
Here, it is not only humans that move the artwork. The body, others, the environment, and the artwork are connected to the same ecosystem and responsive field—individual sculptures do not exist on their own as a complete entity, but continue to exist in relationships.
This structure is an attempt to expand sculptures from solid objects, as autonomous individuals, into a network-like existence that continues to be generated within the relationships among the body, others, the environment, and other artworks. In this ecological responsive field, where humans and non-humans participate together, the boundaries of the sculpture do not remain within the contours of individual physical objects.
FEATURED WORKS
Resonating Microcosms - Solidified Light
teamLab, 2022, Interactive Installation, Endless, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi, Production Support: Hirohito Saito (OryZa Design), Shinya Yoshida (SYD INC.)
When each ovoid is pushed by a person, it shines brightly and emits a sound tone as it rights itself. The surrounding ovoids also respond one after another, and the same light color and tone continues to resonate out. The artwork space is transformed by people's actions, making people and the environment part of the artwork.
The patterns of color that appear within the ovoid exist as infinite possibilities until they are seen, and only at the moment it is viewed from a certain perspective is a single appearance fixed. They continue to transform in response to the viewer's moving body, the fluctuations of the sculpture itself, and the surrounding environment.
This artwork is part of the Resonant Collective Sculpture series, continuing from teamLabBall (2009-). Although each individual sculpture is an autonomous physical existence, they respond to one another, forming a single continuous field.
In this series, physical actions such as being pushed by a body, moved by others, the effects of the environment such as wind and rain, the behavior of wild animals outdoors, interactions with adjacent sculptures within the same group, and other surrounding artworks—all of these become triggers for resonance. The light, sound, and movement generated in a single sculpture do not remain closed within that individual entity, but there occurs a chain reaction to nearby sculptures, and further into surrounding artworks and spaces, continuing throughout the whole.
Here, it is not only humans that move the artwork. The body, others, the environment, and the artwork are connected to the same ecosystem and responsive field—individual sculptures do not exist on their own as a complete entity, but continue to exist in relationships.
This structure is an attempt to expand sculptures from solid objects, as autonomous individuals, into a network-like existence that continues to be generated within the relationships among the body, others, the environment, and other artworks. In this ecosystemic responsive field where humans and non-humans participate together, the boundaries of the sculpture do not remain within the contours of individual physical objects.
teamLab, 2014, Interactive Digitized Nature, Sound: Hideaki Takahashi
The trees shine brightly. The light of each tree is autonomous, blinking as if breathing slowly.
When people pass close to the trees, the light changes color, and a tone specific to that color resonates out. The light of the tree is transmitted to the surrounding trees one by one, continuously emitting the same tone.
If light approaches from the trees in the distance, it signifies the presence of people there, making people more aware of the existence of others in the same space.
teamLab, 2009, Interactive Ball
"teamLabBall" is an interactive interface that changes color and brightness and emits different sounds depending on the actions of the people around it.
When you touch the spheres, it causes effects such as a change in color, or the generation of a sound. Each sphere is synchronized by wireless P2P (Peer to Peer), so it is possible to change the colors of all of the spheres or to change the color of the lighting of the space. Furthermore, it is possible for directors/designers to change the colors remotely without touching the spheres. Anybody present can take part in the design of the space by tossing the floating spheres. The moment you toss the sphere, you take center stage and that moment is shared by everyone in the space.
Utilizing all teamLabBalls as a common interface allows the creation of a digital space where people can get immersed and feel emotionally involved.
※teamLabBall patent pending.