2014 Vivid Sydney: Peloton #3
May 2014
Vivid Light transforms Sydney into a wonderland of 'light art' sculptures, innovative installations and grand-scale projections for all to enjoy.
May 23 - 9 June 2014
Peloton consists of a series of bicycle helmets, hanging from suspension wires and illuminated by LED lights. The lead pack of helmets contains a motion sensor that prompts ‘the peloton’ to oscillate in a wave-like movement, symbolising the fluid, undulating motion of the chasing pack.
A peloton – the word used for the main group of cyclists in a race – can quickly and efficiently respond to climatic conditions by stretching out when riding into a headwind, or by forming echelons in a crosswind. This efficiency allows for greater distances to be covered at greater speeds through constant recycling and regeneration of the lead pack.
As a metaphor for society, where multiple and varied entities are engaged in a common journey, the peloton illustrates the advantages of collaboration and understanding. Everyone needs to take their turn at the head of the pack for the benefit of those in pursuit, knowing that these riders will in turn do the same for them.
RD Concepts / Stuart Aslett / Elisa Nakano / Jonathan Lindsay / Simon Grimes
www.vividsydney.com/api/peloton
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2014 Vivid Sydney: Peloton #3
May 2014
Vivid Light transforms Sydney into a wonderland of 'light art' sculptures, innovative installations and grand-scale projections for all to enjoy.
May 23 - 9 June 2014
Peloton consists of a series of bicycle helmets, hanging from suspension wires and illuminated by LED lights. The lead pack of helmets contains a motion sensor that prompts ‘the peloton’ to oscillate in a wave-like movement, symbolising the fluid, undulating motion of the chasing pack.
A peloton – the word used for the main group of cyclists in a race – can quickly and efficiently respond to climatic conditions by stretching out when riding into a headwind, or by forming echelons in a crosswind. This efficiency allows for greater distances to be covered at greater speeds through constant recycling and regeneration of the lead pack.
As a metaphor for society, where multiple and varied entities are engaged in a common journey, the peloton illustrates the advantages of collaboration and understanding. Everyone needs to take their turn at the head of the pack for the benefit of those in pursuit, knowing that these riders will in turn do the same for them.
RD Concepts / Stuart Aslett / Elisa Nakano / Jonathan Lindsay / Simon Grimes
www.vividsydney.com/api/peloton
www.vividsydney.com/?gclid=CjkKEQjw75CcBRCz2LiEs5OPsZoBEi...