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Soaring Sphere Installations

Long Wave by David Rokeby Represents Invisible Radio Frequencies

— August 23, 2012 — Art & Design
Long Wave by David Rokeby is a soaring art installation that revolves around large red spheres suspended from a ceiling. As its name suggests, it takes on a wave-like form that symbolizes the invisible radio wave that exists between the AM and FM radio frequencies. The Toronto-based artist writes, "In our contemporary wireless environment, populated by tiny centimeter long wifi transmissions, these radio waves are really the dinosaurs of our communications era. Appropriately, 'long wave' also resembles the suspended backbone of an oversized brontosaurus."

Located at the Allen Lambert Galleria in Brookfield Place, Toronto, Long Wave by David Rokeby is made up of 63 big scarlet balls. Commissioned by Luminato, this sculpture might be static, but it also conjures up an illusion of movement above people's heads that is entirely mesmerizing.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Art Installations - Art installations that incorporate wireless technology, such as David Rokeby's Long Wave, present an opportunity for artists and technologists to collaborate on new and innovative works.
2. Internet of Things Art - The use of IoT technology to create interactive and dynamic artworks, like Long Wave, has the potential to disrupt the art world and create new market opportunities for artists and technologists.
3. Sensory-specific Art - The use of specific frequencies and waveforms in sensory art installations, including Long Wave, opens up new possibilities for artists to create immersive experiences that stimulate all the senses.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists and galleries that embrace wireless and IoT technologies can leverage new mediums to create interactive installations that appeal to a wider audience.
2. Technology - Advancements in wireless and IoT technology can facilitate the creation of new and innovative art installations, like Long Wave, that push the boundaries of what's possible.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Incorporating sensory-specific art installations, such as Long Wave, in marketing and advertising campaigns can create unique and engaging experiences that leave a lasting impression on consumers.
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