ad infinitum by david glicksman from usa

ad infinitum consists of a large, freestanding wall (1.8m tall by 3.6m wide) with eight steel ball bearings suspended on its surface via strong magnets at the wall's rear. each magnet is mounted on a motion-controlled linear rail, readily available from factory automation suppliers. the rails (and therefor the balls) are controlled by a mac mini running custom software written in the processing development environment, and can be choreographed to move in endless beautiful patterns. that same software controls a video projector which overlays synchronized graphics to enhance the performance. please see the attached videos and still renderings for a more complete representation of our vision.

the hardware and electronics are modular and the wall itself is very simply constructed, so our intention is to build the entire unit ourselves, then break it down with detailed markings and instructions for shipping and reassembly on site. as infinitum will be affordable and straightforward to install, despite its high level of precision and polish.