Ars Electronica 2023
SMOG SEASON won an Honorary Mention in the New Animation category at Ars Electronica 2023.
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SMOG SEASON
SMOG SEASON is an interactive digital installation that uses common consumer objects. Comprised from warning images on 80 cigarette packs arranged vertically on five circular bases, this piece is activated by a viewer. She chooses the level of smoke on the phone screen, and puts the phone next to the sensor. Once activated, the array of warning images from cigarette packs starts rotating. The movement is powered by an array of motors, sensors, and Arduino, adding an element of mechanical intrigue. The viewer controls the level of ‘smoke’ via their smartphone, tying personal agency to the artwork’s operation. Thus, the work not only illustrates the severity of the issue but also encourages viewers to consider their entitlement to clean air and the collective responsibility in resolving this crisis.
SMOG SEASON is an interactive digital installation that uses common consumer objects. Comprised from warning images on 80 cigarette packs arranged vertically on five circular bases, this piece is activated by a viewer. She chooses the level of smoke on the phone screen, and puts the phone next to the sensor. Once activated, the array of warning images from cigarette packs starts rotating. The movement is powered by an array of motors, sensors, and Arduino, adding an element of mechanical intrigue. The viewer controls the level of ‘smoke’ via their smartphone, tying personal agency to the artwork’s operation. Thus, the work not only illustrates the severity of the issue but also encourages viewers to consider their entitlement to clean air and the collective responsibility in resolving this crisis.