'parallel image'


the technology of transmitting images with electricity was first introduced by
french engineer maurice leblanc in 1880. now austrian artist gebhard sengmüller
has collaborated with franz buchinger to create an installation project called 'a parallel image'.
it features 2500 copper wires which connect photo-conductors to small light-bulbs, transmitting
real-time images in the same way that an electronic 'camera obscura' does.





this interactive sculpture is based on the fictive assumption that the principle of electronically transmitting moving images, namely by breaking them down into single images and image lines,
was never discovered. the result is an apparatus that attempts a parallel transmission of every
single pixel from sender to receiver. this is only possible by connecting camera and monitor
using about 2,500 cables.




demonstration of 'a parallel image'



projected 'betty boop' video transmitted via wires in real time

gebhard sengmüller  is currently featured in the international bi-monthly graphic design
publication IdN as part of the 'retro graphics' issue which looks at the creative
counter-revolution against the 'perfection' of modern technology.

detail







copper wires



copper wires








photo resistors



photo resistors



screen of small light bulbs



screen of small light bulbs



switches



switches



copper wires




sketches of wires




schematics of 'a parallel image'