I CONSTRUCTION
Dimensions: 1m W x 2m H
Elements
Box A
Material
2 Space Frame Elements
4 Peek Hole Plates (black Acrylic glass
1 Top Plate (white Acrylic glass)
1 Lenticular Plate montage
Media
2 Lenticular Print Plates
(Max: 1.25m W * 1.25m H)
Box B
Material
2 Space Frame Elements
3 Lenticular Print Plates
4 Peek Hole Plates
1 Top Plate (White Acrylic glass)
1 Lenticular Plate montage
Media
3 Lenticular Print Plates
(Max: 1.25m W * 1.25m H)
II INFORMATION
Description
PEEKABOX: PEEKABOX: This case study employs a 'peeping Tom' display method, encasing a lenticular animation that illustrates how the painting looked originally and its potential future appearance as time affects it. Viewers can experience this through multiple holes in the panel, each aligned to showcase a specific year in the painting’s life. The structure consists of two cubes: the bottom cube is open, while the top cube is enclosed with six panels. The top panel is made of opaque acrylic glass, which protects the prints and allows light to enter. Inside the top cube, one, two, or three lenticular prints can be utilized to span various years. With a single-sided lenticular print, peek holes are available on one side only; with a double-sided print, holes are on opposite sides. However, when grouped in threes, peek holes on all sides allow viewers to observe all three prints consecutively, creating a stop-motion animation effect that demonstrates the artwork’s changes over time, from its inception to the present."
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Fig. Sketch of the PeekBox Case Study Element |
Technical Elaboration
The PEEKABOX element operates by allowing viewers to observe images from distinct angles through a series of 'peek holes.' These holes are strategically positioned on the plates of the upper space frame, forming the element's side walls and ceiling.
The placement of these holes creates a pattern necessitated by the need to view the image from multiple perspectives, resulting in each peephole revealing a different aspect of the image. The placement of these holes creates a pattern specifically designed to facilitate viewing the various layers of the lenticular print from the correct angles. Consequently, each peephole reveals a unique aspect of the image as it changes over time.
When viewers look through multiple peek holes to observe the artwork, they can discern the underlying message: every artwork has a finite lifespan, and over this duration, inevitable changes occur. If these changes are documented properly, the accessibility of the work can be ensured for as long as possible.
Interacting with the PeekaBox is a captivating experience. The setup consists of two 1-meter by 1-meter stacked space frame cubes, with the upper cube featuring six opaque plates housing lenticular prints. A single lenticular print setup includes peek holes on one plate, revealing a series of images within a limited timeframe. When two lenticular prints are placed back-to-back, two plates with peek holes provide views of both, expanding the timeframe. If three prints are arranged in a triangular formation, peek holes on all sides of the element’s walls offer the most comprehensive view of the painting over a longer period of time. These prints narratively depict the artwork’s evolution, sometimes animating changes over time.
Each peek hole offers a unique perspective. As visitors move from one to another, this process highlights the ongoing evolution of artworks. The PeekaBox serves as a visual testament, documenting these changes and encouraging institutions to ensure lasting accessibility through proper care, thus keeping the works available to the public.
III ENGAGEMENT APP
Description
PeekBox: A time shifting app that shows the evolution of a case study artwork from its creation to the future, helping users appreciate art preservation.
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| Fig. Sketch of the GUI for the PeekBox Engagement App |
User Scenario:
>User scans QR located on the Case Study Element;
>Application opens Instructions appear on the screen for the user to read;
>User moves the slider and travels through time to see the state of the Scream.
IV CASE STUDY ARTWORKS
Purpose
The PEEKBOX element has been designed to present a case study on faded artworks. Unlike standard exhibits, it emphasizes a novel approach by allowing visitors to explore fading. This is achieved by providing opportunities to compare the artwork from different years, challenging viewers to discern where changes in the work have occurred.
Artworks
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| Road in Provence, Cezanne watercolours on paper Art Institute of Chicago |
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| The Scream 1895, Edvard Munch( hand-colored print on paper) MUNCH museum |
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The Scream, Edvard Munch 1910?, Tempera and oil on cardboard, 81.2 × 65.3 cm Munch Museum, Oslo |