Carsten nicolai

moiré schatten

2010black strings, light source, pvc membrane, technical equipmentdimensions variable
for moiré schatten a line pattern of black strings is spun in front of a wall-sized membrane box. the box is filled and and emptied with air so the strings and their shadows (produced by a strong light source) will show moirés that will change their appearance due to the deviation of the membrane.

Carsten nicolai

moiré schatten


2010black strings, light source, pvc membrane, technical equipmentdimensions variable

for moiré schatten a line pattern of black strings is spun in front of a wall-sized membrane box. the box is filled and and emptied with air so the strings and their shadows (produced by a strong light source) will show moirés that will change their appearance due to the deviation of the membrane.

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