Connor McGaffin – Looking Outwards -01

The “wavegrower” Project

Whirpool: a sinking loop created in part of the wavegrower project (source)Frédéric Vayssouze-Faure is an independent creative based in France whose work focuses on the intersection of minimalism and multitude. His “wavegrower” project focuses on the creation of physical spaces through oscillating shapes driven by the use of the sine function.

I am inspired by this body of work because of it’s ability to successfully use incredibly artificial means to create such a natural environment. As a student studying environments design, I am in awe of his ability to generate something so manmade and yet so organic.

Surfer’s Dream: we’re brought right into the heart of the the perfect barrel. (source)

I think the project is interesting in that the animations move the viewer through the space, almost in a trance-like manner. However, I wonder how a project like this would feel if the viewer were able to navigate the space in their free will, whether it be through the use of a keyboard or the use of virtual reality. Building off of this, I would love to see how this could be integrated into a physical space, be it with intricate LED lights or through immersive and interactive projections.

Vayssouze-Faure’s prior work focuses on the visualization of sound, specifically in regards to the vibration emitted by guitars. When questioned about his influences, the artist references the awe-inspiring power of nature and the attempt to make sense of it mathematically.

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