cumulus by iranzo, rittler, + kesting hovers an atmosphere of serenity
photo © thomas lewandovski
all images courtesy of jordi iranzo, stefanie rittler, nadine kesting

 

 

 

a cloud is an object of significance in the sky, floating as part of a natural pattern of streaks, rays, birds, and stars within the earth’s atmosphere. such is the concept for ‘cumulus’, an installation by jordi iranzo, stefanie rittler, and nadine kesting for burg giebichenstein university of art and design in halle, germany. the construct is meant to provide a serene, ethereal, and calming experience. with a simple and regular shape, the interaction of the piece with the user involves a variation in its form thanks to the elasticity of the fabric covering the structure. inside, the white body seems to gravitate with a feeling of lightness, it is the place where calm reigns. along the edges, contours navigate vertically towards an oculus that permits light and fresh air. at night, three suspended lights provide an alternative appearance as silhouettes are created. in turn, through the enclosing surface you can only see the shadows of what exists outside and its materiality distorts sounds to the extent that they aren’t clear enough to perceive their origin.

jordi iranzo stefanie rittler nadine kesting cumulus burg halle art design germany
from the outside, the shadows represent the interior of ‘cumulus’
photo © thomas lewandovski

jordi iranzo stefanie rittler nadine kesting cumulus burg halle art design germany
underneath the structure
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jordi iranzo stefanie rittler nadine kesting cumulus burg halle art design germany
a hammock resides in the bottom opening
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jordi iranzo stefanie rittler nadine kesting cumulus burg halle art design germany
going up to the cloud
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jordi iranzo stefanie rittler nadine kesting cumulus burg halle art design germany
jumping over the fabric 
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jordi iranzo stefanie rittler nadine kesting cumulus burg halle art design germany
the ceiling with its oculus
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jordi iranzo stefanie rittler nadine kesting cumulus burg halle art design germany
the regular shape becomes irregular with user interaction 
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jordi iranzo stefanie rittler nadine kesting cumulus burg halle art design germany
perceptions of the shadows change in relation to distance
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jordi iranzo stefanie rittler nadine kesting cumulus burg halle art design germany
the way up
photo © thomas lewandovski

 

 

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