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Aaron Koblin is a digital media artist known for his innovative use of data visualization. Out of his many projects, eCLOUD is a “dynamic sculpture inspired by behavior of an idealized cloud.” Located in the San Jose International Airport, hang from above, turning from transparent to opaque states to mimic the real time weather conditions of cities around the world. Based on the data collected from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, custom software, with use of algorithm, transfer electricity into the dynamic display to simulate cloud-like behavior. This project is admirable in transforming data into an architectural form that is integrated into the space to create an unique atmosphere. Through collecting the weather data and thereby turning something digital to embody natural characteristic, the artist articulate his sensibilities in visualizing data in a different perspective.
portfolio: http://www.aaronkoblin.com/project/ecloud/