This installation produces drawings based on the subtle movements of houseflies. When flies enter a small chamber sensors detect their movements. A micro-controller articulates a drawing arm in real time based on the fly's movements. When a fly is no longer detected in the chamber the paper scrolls over and the device waits until a new fly enters the chamber to begin another drawing.
Full Description
This installation produces drawings based on the subtle movements of houseflies. When flies enter a small chamber sensors detect their movements. A micro-controller articulates a drawing arm in real time based on the fly's movements. When a fly is no longer detected in the chamber the paper scrolls over and the device waits until a new fly enters the chamber to begin another drawing.
Work metadata
- Year Created: 2007
- Submitted to ArtBase: Wednesday Oct 24th, 2007
- Original Url: http://www.dwbowen.com/fly-drawing-device
- Permalink: http://www.dwbowen.com/flies.html
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Work Credits:
- david bowen,
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