“Discotrope: The Secret Nightlife of Solar Cells” by Annina Rüst, Cristyn Magnus, Amy Alexander

Title:

Discotrope: The Secret Nightlife of Solar Cells

Artist(s) and People Involved:

Exhibiting Artist(s):



• Annina Rüst -
  • Syracuse University
• Cristyn Magnus
• Amy Alexander -
  • University of Southern California
  • California Institute for the Arts

Symposium:

• ISEA2012: 18th International Symposium on Electronic Art

Venue(s):

• Downtown (Central Ave), Albuquerque, United States

Artist Statement:

Discotrope is an audiovisual performance that resembles a cinematic nightclub light show. At the heart of the show is the Discotrope, a solar-powered disco ball that reflects videos in a kaleidoscopic rotating projection. Discotrope’s projected visuals depict the history of people ‘dancing at cameras’, from Thomas Edison to YouTube.   discotrope.org

Video:

• Discotrope at ISEA 2012 Block Party from Amy Alexander on Vimeo.

Category:

• Public Event