Interactive art installation
made in collaboration with Grupo aMuDi (@grupoamudi)
videomapping, algorithmic art
mannequin + projector + microcontroller + single-board computer
Diversity is an increasingly explored concept and has become more clear that it is a very wide topic. This is because each individual must have the liberty to define and present oneself, without the need to be recognised into an specfic category.
In another way, there is a huge importance in the unity of this diversity for a common good. Even though there may be lots of points of view, likes and identities within movements like LGBTQIA+, it’s important that everybody gathers in order to obtain rights and visibility.
“Levante” in portuguese means rebellion, insurgency. Bandeiras is the plural of flags. That being said, Levante (bandeiras) is an act of choosing the side of support rather than opression, as the name, in a loose translation, means “put up flags”.
This project conveys to present this discussion between total freedom and unity for a goal. This is represented through the projection of random geometric forms in different colors, shapes and sizes. Eventually its randomness converges to an specific pattern of colors, based on different LGBTQIA+ flags. The size, shape and position of the forms remain random, but the colors become more defined in order to create the necessary visibility.
A cause only gets the necessary visibility if it has enough quorum. In the same way, our works presents flags which colors only become more clear when there are enough people around it. The number of spectators can be estimated by sensoring, and by this it becomes possible to control how many forms are projected.
Finally, these geometric forms are mapped and projected on a genderless mannequin, reinforcing the discussion on oneself and demonstrating that diversity reflects within, which brings up an armor of freedom and unity, and further allows everyone to be who and what we want.
Exhibitions
- Semana da Diversidade da Escola Politécnica (SEDEP), São Paulo, Brazil, 2017
- Garagem Fablab, São Paulo, Brazil, 2018
