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Commanding Conceptual Installations

The mischer'traxler 'Collective Works' is Immersive

— May 25, 2012 — Art & Design
Viennese art duo mischer'traxler 'Collective Works' is a robotic basket weaving machine that requires one's attention to maintain its production. It is a highly interactive piece where one-of-a-kind masterpieces are the result of participatory presence.

The device is equipped with sensors that detect whether the apparatus has the full attention of the viewer. If the viewer looks away or leaves the exhibit, the assembly is interrupted. The cunning conceptual work also considers the amount of people present in the space. If two or more individuals are detected, the contraption will begin to add color using a mounted marker. The work examines the constant interaction man has with machine in today's technological society. The operator, exhibit space and time of day directly affect the basket's size and shape.

The conceptual mischer'traxler 'Collective Works' piece is an immersive installation that demands your full attention.
Trend Themes
1. Participatory Presence - The mischer'traxler 'Collective Works' demonstrates the trend of interactive installations that require viewer participation.
2. Sensor-based Interruption - The use of sensors in the robotic basket weaving machine highlights the trend of interrupting the assembly when the viewer's attention is lost.
3. Interactive Art and Technology - The mischer'traxler 'Collective Works' explores the trend of blending art and technology in immersive installations.
Industry Implications
1. Art Installations - The mischer'traxler 'Collective Works' presents an opportunity for artists and designers to create interactive installations that engage viewers.
2. Immersive Experiences - The use of participatory presence in the mischer'traxler 'Collective Works' opens up opportunities for industries focused on creating immersive experiences.
3. Sensory Technology - The sensor-based interruption in the robotic basket weaving machine suggests opportunities for industries developing advanced sensory technologies.
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