SCULPTING DATA INTO EVERYDAY OBJECTS
Data: The Changing Arctic
Final Presentation: Spring, 2013
Norah Solorzano & Erika Maher
What Data ?
We were interested in the change in total extent of Arctic sea ice due to climate change over the past 3+ decades:
But this is a little hard to see with typical satellite images...
Why animals?
- The depletion of Arctic ice threatens the habitats of many animal species
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Animals are a recognizable symbol and could have a more emotional impact on an audience than other objects we discussed (like ice cubes).
Our Data
With a focus on the low point:
September (far right)
concepts:
Ice cube tray Nesting dolls of Arctic animals
"Icy" light installation with solar powered batteries
concept Sketches
concept sketches
rhino models
Nesting doll bears
rhino models
Bow & Arrow with "data bow"
Narwhal with "data fins"
Printed prototype:
Polar Bear Nesting Doll
Reconceptualization:
Inspiration: Inuit Animal Artwork
Our Models:
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SCULPTING DATA INTO EVERYDAY OBJECTS Data: The Changing Arctic Final Presentation: Spring, 2013 Norah Solorzano & Erika Maher