An exploration in transforming 2D imagery to 3D experiential volumes. Planes of fabric catch projected light to visualize intangible mediums in response to human movement, observation, and exploration.

Material Studies

The initial material study began with 6 different materials: bubble wrap, corrugated plastic, fibrous paper, ripstop nylon, gauze, and tulle.

Each material's characteristics lend itself to different light qualities when projected upon. A small test rig held 14 consecutive layers of material for projection testing:

Results comparison:

From these tests, tulle was determined to be the most suitable for projecting on, given its high open space to material surface area ratio.

Prototype

Precise control of fabric tension and warping, along with the need for testing at a larger scale, necessitated a new test bench:

Projector placement was also critical to achieving predictable image size and position. These are the positions for the Dell 3400MP projectors on either end of the prototype for the image on the middle layer of fabric to line up.

Site Options

Human Interaction/Motion Sensing

Continuous System

Preparing the Tulle

The Installation

Photos