Owen McAteer
Seiche, 2025
Description: Representing the waters of Miami’s Biscayne Bay, this generative simulation of calm rolling waves in an endless and ever-changing motion can be interacted with and influenced.
This playful interaction aims to highlight the delicate balance between stillness and motion, reminding us of the impact we have on our environment.
“Seiche” (/seɪʃ/ SAYSH) is a sudden standing wave in a partially enclosed body of water caused by external forces.
Medium: Electromechanical FlipDot display
Materials: FlipDots, depth sensor, miniPC, steel frame
Colours: Matte-black frame. FlipDot: Black & metallic greens
Travel crate: 198 x 67 x 27 cm / 60kg
This playful interaction aims to highlight the delicate balance between stillness and motion, reminding us of the impact we have on our environment.
“Seiche” (/seɪʃ/ SAYSH) is a sudden standing wave in a partially enclosed body of water caused by external forces.
Medium: Electromechanical FlipDot display
Materials: FlipDots, depth sensor, miniPC, steel frame
Colours: Matte-black frame. FlipDot: Black & metallic greens
Travel crate: 198 x 67 x 27 cm / 60kg
50 x 200 cm
19 3/4 x 78 3/4 in
19 3/4 x 78 3/4 in
