carsten nicolai

fades

2006
installation in lightproof auditorium, video projection, haze, sound
dimensions variable
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fades is a video-installation with a specifically designed room setting. the video shows light gradients based on linear and logarithmic wave modulations that move constantly hence creating a variety of shapes and structures. these visual patterns at the same time are also represented/tranferred as high hissing sounds audible in the space. additionally a fine haze is introduced into the space in which the white light of the projection manifests itself; the main focus is therefore off the image projected, but on the three-dimensional light sculpture in the space. similar to music fades establishes a visual language that performs beyond our usual systems of understanding.