Hidden dependency is an artistic research and experiment about dependent origination. According to this notion, a single event or being reflects only a fragment of the whole world and time, so that we can approximate a closer picture of the complex interconnection between every entity and its dependency by reassembling pieces of the whole.

We are only seeing a part of the surroundings we live through. This experienced world is composed not only of ourselves but also of the unnoticed beings that surround us. Machines cover our living spaces and communicate with each other, yet we don't perceive their existence since machines are concealed, and use different language from ours. Therefore, we consider them not worthy to pay attention until they are not working properly. This apathy makes us difficult to draw the whole picture of the moment we are experiencing.

This device produces the laser projection triggered by the Bluetooth signals nearby and reveals imperceptible but surely existing communication between machines that construct the moment in the area. When the audience reacts to the sound and laser pattern, the machine stops producing signals and becomes quiet. Only when people stop engaging and become silent and calm does the machine start talking. Other beings we are unaware of are always there, but we can only recognize them if we pay attention.

Specification

Size:
180(width) X 150(depth) X 150(height) CM

Materials:
Brass, Spring, PLA, 5mW laser diode, Mirrors, Rubber membrane, Microcontrollers, Custom electronics, Microphone stands

Software:
Arduino, C Language

Exhibition:
Studies of change
(30. May - 02. June. 2024, Alte Pathologie, Bremen)