Timewarp Continuously Changing Wall-Art by Jan Paul

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"timewarp" continuously changing wall-art

a large, physical, digital, wall-mounted, artwork that also tells the time if you look closely.
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a large, physical, digital, wall-mounted, artwork that also tells the time if you look closely.
every minute: one, two , three or four numbers change as time changes.
this creates a new glowing red pattern, a new artwork placed against the black backdrop.

there are 1440 minutes in a day.
timewarp displays 1440 different patterns in 24 hours.
some number combinations have a more powerful effect. Some more subtle.
when four numbers at the same time change , for example: from 23.59 to 00.00: that has the biggest effect.
this principle creates a very visually interesting and dynamic artwork.
the digital numbers are placed in a ring. Mimicking the position of numbers on a classic analog clock.

“timewarp” pays homage to the first digital alarm-clocks.
at the time a revolutionary way of telling time.
red digital led-numbers projected against a black background.
cased in a hardwood housing.

i used, and enhanced that visual language to create something new.
the digital clockwork is covered by a mirror-less glass plate.
the artwork is cased in a beautiful solid pressed bamboo frame.
the bamboo is sanded and oiled, bringing out the caramel color and grain.

inspired by insomnia:
in my youth when i could not sleep, ideas keeping me awake, staring at my alarm-clock. The only thing visible in the night where the shining red numbers.
every minute the time would change.
i did not see the numbers, but patterns and lines changing shape each minute.
this childhood memory inspired my to use and enhance that imagery.

prototype of edition of 8+2 artist proof+ 1 prototype
functions: on-off / dimmable / time setting
material: caramel pressed bamboo frame.
glass cover
aluminum back.
dimensions hxwxd = 104x79x8 cm. hxwxd 50x31,1x3,1 inch
weight: 20 kg.
voltage: 100-240 volt
wattage: 30 watt usa plug on request. Signed by maker,numbered See less