Nathalie Miebach [nathaliemiebach.com] translates astronomy, ecology and meteorology data – including parameters like land, sea and ocean temperature, tide readings, moon phases, the solar path in relation to horizon, the distance between Sun and Earth – as physical woven sculptures. Typically, each weave represents 1 hour of detailed data. Her method of translation is principally that of weaving, in particular basket weaving, as it provides for a simple yet highly effective grid through which to interpret data in 3D space. By staying true to the numbers, these woven pieces tread an uneasy divide between functioning both as sculptures in space as well as instruments that could be used in the actual environment from which the data originates.
Weaving Meteorological Data into Artful Baskets – information aesthetics
Repub: 2010-09-07 13:56:56. gf
