Jaar: 2024 Techniek installation Materiaal: steel, electric trafo, copper, amplifiers
The fascination with electricity stems from a long history of inquiry and experimentation. Electricity can cause movement, either directly or indirectly, and can manifest as a pulse or sound. But can we actually hear electrical charges as an energy source? How does electrical charge work within the human body, and what impact does it have on us? The interplay between magnetism and electricity also raises questions: are they complementary to each other, or not? And how does movement arise from these forces? These are the questions and experiments that have led to this installation.
Electricity and gravity are connected to each other; they exist both within and outside our bodies. Perhaps they influence each other like a kind of Yin and Yang, two opposing forces in an eternal dance. There might even be a link to the proportions of the Fibonacci sequence or the golden ratio, which can be observed throughout nature. In this work, I aim to reveal the effects of invisible energy, both visually and audibly. By applying tension to copper, movement and sound are created without anything physically moving or making noise. The tension sparks action in the work, much like impulses direct and connect the body. This artwork seeks to expose the magic of electricity, the hidden charges that shape both our world and ourselves
“BlackMass” is a compelling art object, composed of 21×8 magnets that speak to the raw and primal forces of the universe. This piece merges the tangible and the abstract, inviting viewers to consider the invisible energies that govern our world. Each magnet serves not only as a functional element but also as a metaphor for the unseen forces that connect and repel, akin to the fundamental forces of nature that bind matter together.
The work’s name, “BlackMass,” evokes images of darkness and mystery, hinting at something ancient and profound. It suggests a dense, enigmatic presence—an embodiment of both physical and metaphysical power. The magnets, with their intrinsic ability to attract and repel, are a powerful representation of duality, reflecting both unity and opposition.
In “BlackMass,” there is a palpable sense of the primal. The arrangement of the magnets seems almost ritualistic, as if channeling the energy of the cosmos into a single, coherent form. This art object feels alive with force, embodying a soul or essence that transcends its material composition. It draws the viewer into a dialogue about the nature of existence, the origins of matter, and the hidden powers that lie beneath the surface of what we can see.