Questions
Try to imagine sculpture in motion!
Jennifer Steinkamp's artwork is truly interactive: as kids swing, their
movements control what you hear and see on the video screen. Why a swing
set? Steinkamp says "I want kids to realize that art can be about
play as much as anything else." In other words, she wanted it to be
fun!
Would you be surprised to learn that the
idea for this high-tech project came from the playground? Steinkamp was
fascinated by swings and did some research on how they work: "I
learned once you get the swing going, it practically moves itself. I
guess I never knew that."
Links to more info on
Jennifer Steinkamp:
Jennifer Steinkamp Artist Web Site
Documentation
Stills from Art Installations
