Vectorial Elevation

Vectorial Elevation Lightshow - Vancouver 2010 from Jon Rawlinson on Vimeo.

Vectorial Elevation is an interactive artwork that allows participants to transform the sky over Vancouver, Canada. Using a three-dimensional interface, this web site lets you design huge light sculptures by directing 20 robotic searchlights located around English Bay. A web page is made for each participant with photos of their design from four cameras located around the city.

The art is the brainchild of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. He first created 'Vectorial Elevation' ten years ago for the Millenium celebrations in Mexico City's Zócalo Square. His original Web interface was programmed with Java, but has updated the interface with Google maps, including a birds-eye view and 3-D rendering map. Users can select individual searchlights, and move them over a 100,000 square meter area without leaving their Web browser.

I have mine on queue so hopefully I will get to see it soon. Click here if you'd like to read more about 'Vectorial Elevation' and Lozano-Hemmer.

Below are some captures of my piece I dubbed "Light Rain". Click on any image to enlarge.