Gateway V2

Close up of the ratating screen on the pedestal


Dimension: 5m X 5m Corner Space
Material: Wood, Acrylic, Wall paint, Concrent, LEDs, Motor Electronics, Sensors

Digital prototype
This is the second iteration of the previous Gateway project. It started with a digital rendering of a rotating prism lamp. The lit surface represents a digital bit, and when it’s facing the viewer it represents 1, and 0 otherwise. The realization of this digital concept came with many challenges.
A triangular prism is chosen for creating a “flat” illusion of the led lit screen.

The triangular prism before painted
The motor had to be imbedded inside the prism to allow arbitrary rotation in any direction.

Inside of the triangular prism
A turntable bearing is installed to allow stabilization, even under rather high speed of rotation.

By imbedding the motor inside, the base is minimized.
The prism also has a self calibration system for it to rotate to the front when powered.
The installation space is prepared by painting the wall black; with a shape that mimic light through the gateway.
I custom made a triangular pedestal, which was not the easiest thing to do.

Underneath the prism are control hardwares and sensors
The proximity sensor activates the sculpture when viewers approach, and a hidden Lidar in the pedestal uses distance information to animate the gateway light sculpture.

