Transition

Transition is an interactive installation that encourages stillness in the viewers. The installation consists of a reflecting pool that contains a Muqarnas, an intricate piece of decorative architecture. The rich symmetry of this piece is a source for rhythmic transition between stillness and movement. Animated Persian floral patterns are projected into the pool and onto the architecture in the depths while recorded poetry is played. The audio and animations are created to instill a feeling of contemplation. The rhythmic poetry of the audio matches the rhythm in the animation. The floral patterns are animated, linking movement with the stillness required to see them. Both the movement in the animations and in the poetry reinforce the transition between still and moving. When visitors enter the space, their presence causes the video and audio to switch; as the viewers keep moving, the content flips, never getting past the first small snippet. Participants need to calm their physical selves in order to allow the animation and the audio to be fully realized. This physical quietness can translate into a calmer emotional and mental state.