Ksawery Komputery Discusses Interactive Light Installation 'LAYERS'
Ksawery Kirklewski, known as Ksawery Komputery, presented his new interactive light installation 'LAYERS' at Berlin's Kant-Garagenpalast. The work features multiple layers of LEDs arranged in a spatial structure, creating afterimages as visitors move through it. Infrared cameras track movements in real-time, with the system responding instantly to avoid lag. The installation also incorporates gamification and real-time sound generation, allowing visitors to influence both visuals and audio. Kirklewski discusses the playful nature of technology, his development of custom camera and software systems to avoid feedback issues, and his desire to represent Polish media art at the Venice Biennale. He contrasts the theatrical atmosphere of his music performances with the contemplative experience of gallery installations. The work was developed over several months and represents a technical experiment with more LEDs than ever before.
Key facts
- Ksawery Komputery is the artistic alias of Ksawery Kirklewski.
- 'LAYERS' was shown at Berlin's Kant-Garagenpalast.
- The installation uses multiple layers of LEDs arranged spatially.
- Infrared cameras track visitor movements in real-time.
- The system was custom-developed to avoid feedback from LED light.
- Sound is generated in real-time, influenced by visitor movements.
- Kirklewski wants to bring Polish media art to the Venice Biennale.
- He previously worked as a VJ and created music videos.
Entities
Artists
- Ksawery Kirklewski
- Ksawery Komputery
- wh0wh0
Institutions
- American Express DE
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Venice
- Italy
- Poland