The Quantum Parallelograph- by Patrick Stevenson-Keating

The Quantum Parallelograph gives viewers a glimpse into their hypothetical parallel lives. A viewer approaches the machine adjusts a dial and presses a button. A separate clear plastic tube attachment to the machine then lights up with the beam of a lazier. A small screen then lights up with a pattern that represents the splitting of that lazier into two different parallel universes. The machine then prints out a pink receipt that has a message from a parallel universe. The Quantum Parallelograph represents current theories about quantum theory in a playfully symbolic way. It ponders the consequences of parallel universes on the level of personal identity. It’s like a prop from science fiction popping into the real world just convincing enough to make you pretend.

A Tool to Deceive and Slaughter- by Caleb Larsen

The Tool to Deceive and Slaughter appears to be a medium sized black plastic box and it is. However, the Tool to Deceive and Slaughter is a medium sized black plastic box that has discovered the power of an ethernet cable and Ebay. One of the conditions of owning the Tool to Deceive and Slaughter is that you must provide it with an ethernet connection. As soon as this box makes that connection it will automatically put itself for sale on Ebay. Consequentially, this is a sculpture that eludes ownership by its very definition. Although, it is a physical object it behaves like a virtual one. I think this piece is a compelling blend of software and sculpture.

One Perfect Cube- by Florian Jenett

One Perfect Cube from Florian Jenett on Vimeo.

One Perfect Cube consists of three synchronized sets of clock hands sharing one large white surface as their backing. These clock hands are arranged so that every twelve hours these clock hands conjoin so they form the shape of a cube for exactly one second. The rest of the twenty four hours minus two seconds the clock almost approaches other distinct shapes, but never quite as clearly as the cubes. I really like how the artist used processing to serve a poetic ends that speaks to me about time, precision and anticipated action.