Ripple
A Proposal for "Bookless" Event
January 28th 2012
Central Library, Madison WI

This installation would explore a process of accumulation in time and space incorporating several different media including drawing, sculpture and video. My working idea consists of several elements:

1) a video projection onto a map/model on the floor of the space. The video is an animation that would look something like this.

The floor space being projected on would be something like a map and might incorporate mirror mylar elements, possibly cut into the shapes of local bodies of water, like Lakes Mendota and Monona. These shapes would remain dark or dim on the floor, reflecting the light of the video projection, bouncing a portion of the video back to the ceiling in a shape similar to that of the lakes cut out of the mylar.

Modeled Ceiling and Floor Projections

2) a plexiglass sculpture on a mirrored light table that is suspended from the ceiling by cable, allowing in to sway gently at knee level. Ideally this would be displayed in an adjoining space smaller closet type space.

3) a podium-style light table with a translucent book of drawings, probably at or near an entrance. Visitors would be allowed to page through the book as it is illuminated from behind.

This installation would be up for the entire event.

It involves drawing, sculpture and video, specific materials include plexiglass, wood, light, vellum, and ink.

It requires access to electricity and a room that can be darkened (with no or few windows), drop ceiling preferred for recessed mounting of projector, but can be accommodated otherwise.

The installation would work in a small to midsize office type room, preferably with an adjoining closet or smaller enclosed space. The Directors Office on the second floor would be an ideal location for the installation. I think it could also work well in the first floor reference offices, or possibly the first floor front desk offices.

Note: This project was accepted and completed as Ripple in collaboration with agricultural engineer Seth McClure

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