TRUST/FALL II

Referencing the vertical shift, parallel to the allegory of Orpheus ascendance from the underworld, the focus of trust is further strengthened through user interaction. When tension is released, the upper plate returns to its natural state, strengthening the element of faith, which Orpheus fails to perceive in his journey to save Eurydice.

The following diagram is presented to understand the movement of the scissor arms in correlation with the arm guides.

The midpoint holding the arms together, shifts in linear fashion. Through this period of translation, the arms move outwards to the boundary of the box, when the force is applied to the top plate. The arms retract inwards towards the middle when force is released from the top plate.

Movement

Within the finalised geometry, the effect is clear and direct, specifically evident from the from an exterior perspective, through the systems vertical shift Force from the top plate of the system is required to generate downwards movement. When force is removed, the geometry retracts to its resting state, generating upwards movement through internal tension

NARRATIVE

From direct observation the linear movement up and down is most apparent. However the rubber bands provide more complexity, and incorporate elements of tension and conflict. How can this experiment be incorporated into an installation, whilst carrying its intended movement effect?

This section provides the understanding of system movement through all components which undertake shift through force. All components work in unison to generate a reaction with user interaction. Where individual pieces are shifted through a journey.

Structure

Boundary

The words are central to the constructs surrounding the system. These will be considered when adjusting and refining the design to communicate the idea of trust.

Reducing the boundary size in consideration of producing the system as a module to be used in clusters.

MOVEMENT

Rotation Tension Reduction Initial

The initial movement positions tension in an outwards movement to the bounds of the system. This lacks the correlation to the idea of trust as the ladder falls away. The initial movement is inversed in the finalised system with tension directed towards the middle of the system When weight is applied, the top plate will return and rest in a cube shape, in contrast to the first system.

Iterative Exploration

From direct observation the linear movement up and down is most apparent.

These extended iterations, further stretch the idea of trust through movement patterns. Movement is predominantly generated through the scissor arms though their direction and movement journey is determined by the arm guides and its properties. 3 iterations emphasize the impact of movement and how it might demonstrate the idea of movement within the mythological story of Orpheus.

DETAILS

The spring detail demonstrates how its connection to the unit generates tension and ultimately generates movement. Each end is secured through holes made in the steel rods, forcing them to push to the springs resting state.

Movement one is easily identifiable as producing a jitter and shake in the system as tension is applied. Contrasting in nature, movement two produces a similar movement yet with more harmony and balance, in more calamity. Movement three observes how shortening and limiting the guide arm lengths can cause tipping, with this specific one creating a diagonal shift.

Joint Details

The following diagram depicts the system buildup, with the movement heavily reliant on the use of scissor arms, guides and spring which creates tension.