Blinker Sink is a series of kinetic sculptures that demonstrate the dappling ability of light by manipulating brightness mechanically through different obscuring material. Made out of repurposed race track floodlights, the work shows the different tempos of light, and how time needs to be stretched and compressed in order to come into the spotlight.
All elements within the work were made out of repurposed floodlight parts except for the found images from magazines that were paired with each floodlight to visually evoke context into the kinetic elements within. These specific scenes were chosen because the intention of the work was to hold meaning triggered by a collective understanding, rather than scenes that are uniquely or explicitly associated with the Formula 1 cars. The work hopes to bring warmth and character to the once bright and blinding lights, giving a new life to the floodlights.
(1) Floodlight with Manhole Image: The metal plate that opens and closes is reminiscent of a manhole cover as pictured. This alludes to the underground and behind the scenes processes of the race.
(2) Floodlight with Underwater Flippers Image: The moving dark liquid over the light is reminiscent of the rippling motion within liquid medium. The dark liquid could allude to petrol and the flippers suggest a forward propelling motion which speaks to the driving force behind the race.
(3) Floodlight with Sabrage Image: The quick flash and jerk of light is reminiscent of the iconic moment when champagne is sabred. This represents a wonderful instance of celebration at the end of the race.
Repurposed floodlight parts, found images, motors, relays, microcontrollers
140 x 140 x 40 cm; 64 x 65 x 40 cm each
2023
<aside> 👀 This work was made for a group exhibition titled A Project of Art in the Night Race, The New Life of the Floodlights as part of 2023 Singapore Grand Prix. Read more about the work here.
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