Alexandra Dementieva‘s installation Source of Energy was selected in the category Art and Science of Falling Walls – a unique international platform for leaders from the worlds of science, business, politics, the arts and society.
As a Finalist Alexandra Dementieva is one step closer to becoming the Science Breakthrough of the Year 2023, which is awarded once in each category, from Life Sciences to Social Sciences & Humanities. Other nominees in the category Art and Science are amongst others Christa Sommerer & Laurent Mignonneau and Eduardo Kac.
The light sculpture Source of energy, of which the first prototype was developed in 2021, has the shape of an out-sized glucose molecule. Inside the bulbs of this molecule are LEDs with separate colours for each of the elements hydrogen, carbon and oxygen. The light intensity is controlled by adding kombucha to a brew of sweet tea. This triggers bacterial growth and converts sucrose into fructose and glucose. The latter is the main source of energy in all organisms. The installation in which art, science and technology meet, highlights the importance of and collaboration with non-human organisms.
Source of Energy was produced in collaboration with Cyland Laboratory and will be on view during the Watou23-festival – /kom.po’zi.ci.o:/, curated by Edith Doove, opening this Saturday 1 July.
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