Chromodynamic Bluebell
Oslo, Norway
2022
Galvanized steel, mirrored stainless steel, solar thermal vacuum tubes, heat transfer mechanisms, thermodynamic paint which changes from blue (below 51 degrees F) to purple (above 52 degrees F)
84 x 75 x 48 inches
Commissioned by Oslo Kommunes Kunstsamling
Created specifically for this public space, her thermodynamic sculptures made from galvanized steel invites participation. Solar thermal glass tubes arranged in a sunburst formation collect heat, which is then transferred to a flower shape painted with temperature sensitive paint. The sculpture transforms from Blue to Purple, illustrating metaphorically the sun’s psychological and emotional effects, as well as the literal transformation of solar radiation into heat via green technology. Mirrored surfaces of the leaf-shaped elements reflect the viewers and surroundings, enfolding the audience into the piece itself.