Fractal Cloud, work-in-progress
Day simulation
Place D'Arvieux, Marseille (FRA)
20 x 28 x 28m

Fractal Cloud is a monumental sculpture created as part of a public commission for the dockland area of Marseille. Measuring 20m x 28m, this work looks like a free-flowing superstructure formed by an intricate web of optical fiber cables. Metallic by day, the fractal cloud works as an astronomical clock at night. Every hour, the cables change color, giving the sculpture a light, airy and mobile appearance.

Night simulation

The fractal cloud multiplies itself infinitely in a network and a play on scale that breaks with classical perspective and Euclidean geometry. When illumined at night by colored projectors, this work will take on immaterial and magical qualities.

Cutaway view

Day simulation
With Woytec Sepiol

Night simulation
Color changes on the hour
With Woytek Sepiol

1:50 scale model
Color changes on the hour
With Woytek Sepiol

1:50 scale model
Color changes on the hour
With Woytek Sepiol

1:50 scale model
With Woytek Sepiol

Fractal Cloud is created in association with the Marseille-based architect, Charlie Bové, (StoA Architecture).

source: miguel-chevalier.com
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