ligh[t]wist
ligh[t]wist is a kinetic light artwork exploring the relationships between light, color, and motion through algorithmic logic and physical interplay. It immerses viewers in a dynamic visual field where rhythms and colors evolve continuously over time. Inspired by light’s physical properties, ligh[t]wist transforms wavelength, frequency, and intensity into building blocks of an ever-changing algorithmic system. Light and color serve as both media and subject matter, their dynamics shaped by sine-wave functions that echo the natural rhythms of oscillation. ligh[t]wist comprises two structural layers: Generative Layer: A 2x1m light panel divided into three vertical color spectra, with moving points defining dominant colors for each segment. The blending of these points forms smooth gradients, evolving through sine-wave equations that govern amplitude, frequency, phase, and period, creating rhythmic patterns. Reveal Layer: Twenty vertical black louvers, motorized at both ends, twist to reveal or obscure light. Their movement aligns with the generative layer, exposing complementary, analogous, or split-complementary harmonies by creating dynamic geometric patterns. By weaving together light, color, and motion, ligh[t]wist invites viewers into a contemplative exploration of time’s relationship to the ephemeral and the physical, offering an immersive experience that harmonizes precision with organic fluidity.
Ioannis Perisoratis
Ioannis Perisoratis is an architect and artist based in Thessaloniki, Greece. His work explores the intersection of art and technology, focusing on the interplay between computational design, digital fabrication, and mechatronics. He has worked on a diverse range of projects, including kinetic artworks, archeology, animation, interactive contemporary dance performances, and industrial applications. In 2017, Ioannis established his practice with a digital fabrication laboratory equipped with 3D printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, and conventional machinery for processing materials such as wood, plastics, and metals. With an interest in innovation, Ioannis creates projects that merge artistic expression with advanced technologies, pushing boundaries in both design and functionality.