Circadian rhythms

This light artwork is white diffused acrylic with magenta fluorine colored acrylic on the back. The slowly looping gradient of color of 24 hours is animated by integrated computer-programmed LED lights. The shape of this luminous artwork varies from rectangle to square which symbolize the infinity of rays of light.

Details
PETRA HART
Circadian rhythms
2019
95x95x11 cm, 145x95x11 cm, 195x95x11 cm
3 + 1 AP (all sizes)
25000 burning hours

Has been shown during BIG ART 2019, PK37, PAN Amsterdam 2019, Gorcums Museum 2020 (thanks to Fonds Kwadraat and Mondriaan Fonds), Object Rotterdam 2020, Hotel Arena, BIG ART 2021
 

Circadian rhythms is a LED installation and mimics daylight between 2000 - 9000 kelvin. It shows the biological rhythm in a one day cycle. This artwork comes together with a QR code which shows (internet) images of different daily rhythms caused by light. The work of art is part of the art series Different perspectives. More information