God on Earth
(2011)

Computer, gas cylinder, microcontroller, electronic components, gearbox motor, etc.

Reactive sculpture that responds to solar explosions.

Working details


Every minute the computer searches the activity of the sun from a distant geostationary satellite. If the data suggests that the sun is going through a sudden increase of activity a valve is open releasing a burst of fire.

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Special thanks to:
Ivan López (Python and shell scripting)
Armando Daza (help with the mechanics)

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Video documentation