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Flash of Genius
2002
The Nacka Cultural House outside of Stockholm is a vibrant and active meeting place for diverse cultural activities. A library, art gallery, theater, cinema, and restaurant are all housed in this former industrial hall. One of the answers to what a cultural center like this produces is ideas; Flash of Genius is a simple representation of this product. It consists of a large-scale lightbulb in an armature below which people can sit, rest, and discuss. When a person sits down, a sensor triggers light in part of the filament-shaped acrylic bulb. As more people gather around the bulb, the brain-shaped filament lights up completely.
"Flash of Genius," 2002 Polyester, acrylic, neon lights, pressure sensors, relays, stainless steel 320 x 240 x 240 cm Photos: Studio Bigert & Bergström
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