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, where tension is released the upper plate returns to its natural state, strengthening the element of faith, which Orpheus fails to percieve in his journey to save Eurydice.
MOVEMENT
Within the finalised geometry the effect is clear and direct, producing from an exterior perspective, vertiacl shift. Force from the top plate of the system is required to generate downwards movement yet when released, the geometry retracts to its resting state, generating 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?
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.
ENVIRONMENT ATTATCHMENT
These diagrams depict the system utilised and positioned within a site to create impact through the idea of Orpheus and the element of trust.
Fluctuation is clear as the geometry is used in a modular based compliation with no direct consistency. As users walk along the space they must rely solely on their own belief and strength of trust as the systems shift when weight is applied.
KEY MOMENTS AND USER INTERACTION
Each diagram directs different ideas and perceptions of the way users interact with he system path and in turn create key moments.
SITE NARRATIVE
The chosen site makes various connections to the allegory of orpheus, which provide reasoning for the attachment and impact of the designed system.
The open grassed areas adjacent to wakefield st provide pathways which connect and create access. Orpheus uses the provided path granted by Hades to bring Eurydice to the surface with him, trusting that she will follow.
Understanding and Interpreting the challenges of Orpheus in trust and faith, this system will cover these highlighted pathways, in attempt to challenge the user, just as Orpheus was.
