High elevations clouds consist of ice crystals that melt into rains as they descend into lower atmospheres. Taking inspiration from these clouds, Skywall, was created with a suspended half-circle of sixty blocks of ice hovering over a crescent shaped pond that collected water as the ice melted. Each block of ice encapsulated translucent fabric, capturing a video projection of rolling clouds. As the ice melted, it rained upon thin metal discs which activated a sound signal receiver that released melodic tones. Despite the heavy nature of this installation—weighing nine tons—the serene work appeared light due to the material qualities from which it was constructed.
- Producer
- Bill Bartolotta
- Engineer
- Daniel Morehouse
- Rigging
- Ty Russell
- Ice
- Jim Nadeau
- Sound Engineer
- Todd Carter
4 channel video installation, 60 blocks of ice, sound activated
Private Commission
2003
