Patagonian Patterns, by Wolfgang Spahn

Description

Patagonian Pattern, 2021

The work "Patagonian Pattern" by Wolfgang Spahn is an audiovisual exploration of the mathematical theory of chaos. The focus is on Benoit Mandelbrot's ideas of the self-similarity of fractal structures in nature. The sounds of analogue synthesizers and analogue neural networks complement the visual aspect of the self-similarity of Patagonia's nature, both on a large and macro/microscopic scale.

Electrical signals, for both audio and video, have been generated by analogue circuits based on Strange Attractors, Fibonacci series, chaotic oscillations and feedback loops. In addition, the work shows macroscopic and microscopic patterns, textures and structures of lichens, mosses and algae, superimposed on aerial shots from planes and with kites. The texture of lichen and moss was recorded with laser beams. These modulated waves were converted into sound and additionally used as colour information in video signals.

*Interesting Side Note.

The artwork consists of analog computers, synthesizers and media players that were then poured epoxy resin. There are only two cables, one power supply and one output. The artwork is designed so that you can no longer access the media player. There is no more access to the data. After you connect the artwork, it starts by itself and the video artwork is played. Ergo: A real existing token.

2021, Video art, media player, epoxy resin, monitor with audio speaker.