Las Vegas, Nevada — BREAKFAST, a Brooklyn-based new media artist, introduces their latest interactive kinetic art sculpture at the newly opened Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas.
"Oceans," a kinetic sculpture, brings the essence of the world's oceans to the arid landscape of Las Vegas. Comprising 483 motorized elements known as "Brixels," this piece artfully replicates the movement of the ocean's surface. The sculpture is a living representation of the Earth's aquatic rhythms, with each motion driven by real-time oceanographic data collected from over a hundred coastal cities worldwide. In a rhythmic cycle, "Oceans" transforms every few minutes, seamlessly transitioning its undulating patterns to mirror the aquatic conditions of a featured city.
As viewers approach and raise their hand, the sculpture responds, seamlessly integrating their interaction into the aquatic tableau. This interactive exchange blurs the boundaries between art, technology, and the natural world, empowering the observer as a co-creator.
How it Works
"Oceans" is built using BREAKFAST's proprietary technology, Brixels, a medium meticulously developed and engineered by BREAKFAST. Brixels employ quiet and smooth stepper motors to rotate the genuine Carrara marble and brass-tinted stainless steel brick elements. The sculpture dynamically retrieves the latest tide data from the internet every minute, ensuring it reflects real-time wind values.
About the Artist
BREAKFAST is a globally acclaimed new media artist renowned for crafting some of the world's most cutting-edge kinetic artworks. Their creations grace high-profile art collections, ranging from eminent art collectors and celebrities to collections by prestigious institutions like Harvard and Rockefeller Center.
Recently featured as a prominent artist at Art Miami during Miami Art Week and Art Basel, BREAKFAST is currently adding the final touches to the world's largest computer-driven kinetic sculpture, set to be unveiled in January.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
Zolty (the Artist behind BREAKFAST)
BREAKFAST
zolty@breakfaststudio.com
917-544-9479