CHANGE FOR A RIDE

This projection mapped animated sculpture explores the relationship of value and the environment by framing currencies from antiquity traveling through a discarded to-go plastic theme park ride. A passageway of water appears on the glowing sculpture and the current pulls various forms of money along the ride. The ride includes 12 chapters, or loops, of currency – including coins from Ancient Rome, giant stones from the Island of Yap, Cowrie Shells from Egypt, and glass beads from Africa. The projection mapping layers animations on three levels, showing a macro view of the currency on the ride and a micro detailed view projected on the ground around the sculpture. As we continue down this digital, plastic ride with intangible cash flow in today’s economic climate, “Change for A Ride” is a reminder of the origins of measuring value; questioning how we equate what’s valuable and its connection with the land.

8’ x 4’ x 2’
One-Channel | 4K | 5 min Video
Media Vessel: take-Out containers, mylar, and foam
Sound Design: Chris Burke