micol assaël
 
The Theory of Homogeneous Turbulence - 2002

Site specific installation, wood, air conveyer, flashing indicator, loudspeaker
Format variable.

Exhibition view: La Folie de la Villa Medicis, Villa Medici-Accademia di Francia, Rome, 2002.

'The Theory of Homogeneous Turbulence', 2002 consists of three powerful fans which are hidden behind bushes and a rotating, flashing light, which creates strong wind constantly alternating lights and shadows. The electrical frequency of the lights is recorded and amplified over speakers. The work is related to the following text by G.K. Batchelor, "The Theory of Homogeneous Turbulence", Cambridge Science Classics 1953, Indicato da Lukas Liechtenstein, fisico.