Pipedream III is a high resolution embolograph (bubble raster) I created for the Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, Canada. It was installed in June, 2006. Like my earlier Pipedream pieces, Pipedream III utilizes a series of computer controlled pneumatic solenoids to inject small bubbles which slowly float up the tube, serving as pixels. Unlike Pipedream I and II, this piece has 96 tubes of a smaller diameter. With this setup and some elaborate software, I can create relatively clear images, including faces (my own, to the left). A few sample shots:
Ddesign, prototyping and installation process for Pipedream III: Pre-Installation Prototyping As a proof-of-concept I built a prototype with 96 pipes, approximately 8' wide and 25' high. I then used the prototype for testing programs to rasterize images and display them as bubbles. Some early results (the face you may not recognize is my daughter):
Installation Process Some pictures from the rather laborious installation in June:
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