Wednesday, September 8, 2010

01SJ: Particle Falls

One of the many public artworks coming to Downtown San Jose during the 01SJ festival is called Particle Falls. This dynamic 8-story tall art piece displays a real time visualization of particulate pollution in the San Fernando Corridor. It can go from a trickle to a full blown waterfall depending on the amount of pollution in the air.

Image courtesy of the artists.

Image courtesy of the artists.

Image courtesy of the artists.

6 comments:

  1. Will this be permenant? Zer01 always has great installations but not enough of them stick around after the festival. This would be a great year-round installation.
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  2. I couldn't agree more. I wouldn't mind if the piano's suck around as well.
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  3. That's really cool. I'm looking forward to seeing this downtown.
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  4. so i went last night and there was nothing... does that mean there was not any pollution or does this thing has specific hours?
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  5. I don't think they are officially turning it on until the 15th or 16th. They may have already tested it, but won't turn it on all night until Zer01.
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  6. Very cool! Very creative idea.
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