Growing in the Dark

This project is part of an ongoing research on using natural light for the creation of light art installations. "Growing in the dark" uses a self-made heliostat, which is a motorised mirror capable of following the sun and redirecting it's reflexion to a fixed target during the whole solar day. The light is reflected by a couple of mirrors through a long black conduit that eliminates the residual indirect bouncing light, allowing the plants on the dark room to grow just by the incidence of the light reflected by the meditated sun through the mirror. This installation is part of an exhibition curated by "Bólit" the contemporary art center of Girona that will run from June to October 2023. The experimental installation was being broadcasted 24/7 on Playmodes Twitch channel.   This project has received the support from the ACCIÓ programs around "Indústria Cupons 4.0" and "Competitivity. Climate change" an initiative related to "Testing advanced digital technologies / Digital Innovation Hub" and has been developed in collaboration with EURECAT Technological Center.   PDF from the exhibition [here]