LIGHTSHOWER
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The sculpture creates a highly animated display of multi-colored water droplets that resemble a tall column of plasma (or x-ray) particles falling gracefully to earth, and challenge our perception and understanding of light and energy.
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The sculpture, consist of an array of vertical ribbons coated with an optical surface that refract a full spectrum of color when illuminated from a metal halide spot light recessed in the ceiling. The ribbons are suspended from a water manifold suspended 26’ above the basin that is recessed into a 7’ ceiling cavity. The center of the manifold is hollow, so that a 150-watt metal halide spotlight suspended above can illuminate the center of the array of ribbons below. Surrounding the manifold is a catwalk far maintenance purposes. The basin below is made out of powder-coated aluminum. Each ribbon is held in place with a small counterweight suspended under a cover plate submerged in the basin. Water is re-circulated through a concealed pipe in the floor and surrounding wall to the manifold above. The supply water is electronically regulated, and filtered with a reverse osmosis system to remove all minerals that could leave deposits on the fountain surfaces. The filtration system on the re-circulating side consists of a sediment filter and an ultraviolet clarifier to remove any algae buildup.
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