The Copenhagen Climate Conference and the (missing) outcome has been discussed a lot. Some have called it a fiasco but in the end it created a world wide awareness about climate and sustainability. Suddenly everybody had an oppinion and future approaches were discussed. Which I think is great!
Visual Voltage creates awareness too. The works presented at the exhibit in The Nordic Embassies in Berlin until January 24 enable visitors to explore various forms of electricity, and to experience and reflect on energy consumption.
The Interactive Institute and the Swedish Institute are the organisation behind the exhibit that presents a new view of energy from an art and design perspective.
Follow the Visual Voltage link to read more. Here are two works that are part of the exhibition.
The lamp reflects energy consumption in the home with its shape being responsive to the overall trend in consumption. With a decrease in household electrical use, the Flower Lamp slowly opens up and appears to ‘bloom’.
The Energy AWARE clock visualises the daily energy rhythms of the household. It is not a regular clock but shows electrical utilisation of its environment in real time. The clock stores the info for a couple of days so you can compare the development of energy consumption.
