CASE : IT Pieces - Spectralisation
for MYRRHA
The orchestration of the various physical, mechanical and societal processes and developments at MYRRHA is fascinating. In comparison to everyday life, the research conditions here push the boundaries to the extreme. For instance, the particle accelerator’s temperature drops to a chilling -50°F, creating a low-resistance environment for the travelling particles. Even more remarkable is the time factor at play, drastically reducing the half-life of nuclear waste from 300,000 to 300 years.
Additionally, the side research on isotopes for various medical applications holds immense potential not only for humanity, but also for artistic exploration.
Spectralisation Visualisation
The generative artwork, “Spectralisation”, offers a dazzling blend of technical drawings, wireframes and line plots. These elements come together to form a kinetic composition that can evoke both consonance and dissonance. Spanning the entire 150 metres of the first part of the MYRRHA particle accelerator, this artwork takes on an impressively large physical form. Its colours are derived from research data plots illustrating the “MYRRHA Neutron Spectrum”, which informs the shade and structure of each panel.
Each of the 150 panels represents a data plot of the Cavity Numbers, with each dot corresponding to one cavity, which is also represented in a wireframe of its 3D model. The artwork is completed with the incorporation of the technical garment pattern drawings.
Physics data
This results in a 150-metre-long artwork comprised of textile panels arranged in a sequence. Following the installation of the artwork on the fence of the accelerator, the plotted garment patterns can be cut, sewn and brought to life as garments for the MYRRHA research team. Each team member will wear an individual location of the data plots, each displaying a distinct colour and cavity number.
ROUTER: IT Pieces exhibition
‘SPECTRALISATION’ was part of ROUTER, an exhibition by IT Pieces / Flora Miranda, showcasing 6 data-art-fashion projects. With data stories from finance, IT, industry and research.
Credits:
Flora Miranda - concept, design and garments
Flora Miranda - generative design
MYRRHA - Physics data