Design Development Design Experimentation 01

The concept behind stage one of experimentation is exploring a kinetic sculpture that still symbolises the allegory of Hades in an adequate manner. The replacement of a physical pulley is done by having the human movement of pulling the strings to alter the skins movement being prevalent.

Concept Sketches

Sketchess show the pieces that make up each part of the first model exploration. This is a simple construction with two ply wood boards, wooden dowels, string and a piece of fabric.

The experimentation is showing how the muscle movement of Hades pulling Persephone into the underworld is symbolised by the strings pushing and pulling the fabric to represent the return and departure of Persephone from the underworld and the over world. This idea could be adapted into a larger exhibition space with it being interactive with the people who visit the space. As people pull the strings that appear to be coming out of the wall, the fabric would pick up off teh ground or move around depending on how the fabric is being pulled. In this scenario, the patron would be symbolising Hades in the sense that they are the ones pulling the fabric (Persephone) to wards themselves.

Outcomes

The first experiment’s key findings revealed that more fabric parts should be put to the box to demonstrate a greater diversity of motions. The finished model should show several key pieces, some of which are tied to the same string to represent diverse movements while each point moves at the same pace.

The following trial might introduce the concept of mechanical motions with an arduino connection. These might be accomplished by experimenting with various connections to the Arduino model and the stepper motor. Further investigation into how the model might move and link is also required.