Paradise
by iKatunSeptember, 2002
An adaptation of Dante’s Paradise for the information age. A grid of 256 LED lights responds to visitors’ sound by running the Game of Life, a software algorithm that creates complex behavior from simple rules. When there is no sound, a series of one-note symphonies plays in the space.
Paradise was first shown at the Boston Center for the Arts, Boston, MA, in September, 2002. Materials included custom software & hardware, white fabric, salt and mirrors. Dimensions of the installation: approximately 35 feet by 25 feet.
Special thanks to: For this project, iKatun is Catherine D'Ignazio, Savic Rasovic, Dave Raymond, Anna Shapiro, Adriana Rios, Yori Sakakura, Jim Bailey, Andrew Anselmo, and Ben Kennedy.
