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==Title: Luminescent dance: the Algae Light spectrum==
=='''Luminescent dance: the Algae Light spectrum'''==
Explore the interaction between Chlamydomonas and light: how it affects the algae’s movement and density. Data collection, drawings, photos, making a small introduction to the work.
[[File:000 model lumDance copy.jpg|thumb|624x624px|Suggested installation for the project; with parallel panels in a deep-frame box with lighting (digital collage: photoshop + hand drawing)|center]]
 
==Installation:==
* a frame with a depth and glass on both sides.
* Parallel plates with calque paper or sheer fabric: fragile and delicate material on which Chlamydomonas designs are drawn and with threads from outside the frame they can move and the density of the design’s changes.
* There is lighting and it gives a water mood to the collection. It would be much better if it could be connected to the threads in some way so that its light changes in proportion to the change in density.
* could be sound included
   
   
==Purpose==
The installation features several parallel plates made of delicate calque paper or sheer fabric moving and overlapping consistent with the light strength. These panels, or free form fabrics display drawn designs of Chlamydomonas, which can project density change by moving the panels through external threads, to be interactive or automatic. The lighting creates a watery ambiance, and ideally, it would be companied with some nature sounds. Incorporating sound could enhance the sensory experience of the installation.  
* Pointing to the fragility and sensitivity of Chlamydomonas, while it is considered one of the most valuable single-celled species for humans and the environment.  
* An interactive installation that shows the relationship between the algae and light; new information, new experience.  
   
   
[[File:Neginetevideo.png|Test for the installation/ small model|center|frameless|648x648px]]
This project investigates how environment such light and nutrition interacts with Chlamydomonas and Euglena, a type of green algae. The research is to examine how different conditions affect the algae's movement and density. This will involve feeding the algae and keep them in a laboratory condition, collecting data, creating journal with drawings and photos, and providing a brief introduction the findings. 
[[File:NegineteAquaticModel.mp4|center|frameless]]
[[File:NegineteLightingTest.jpg|center|frameless|600x600px|Test for Lighting/ model made with carboard, plastic and drawing]]
This installation highlights the fragility and sensitivity of some of the most valuable single-celled organisms for humans and the environment. It offers an interactive experience that explores the relationship between the algae and light, providing an educating insights to this tiny-looking detail of science that some biologists dedicate years of their lives to study this essential species.
[[File:AI Generated examples with the project prompt.jpg|thumb|Here are some AI-generated samples based on the project's prompt: exploring the possibilities.|center|601x601px]]
===Some of the journal's pages:===
[[File:Journal.jpg|thumb|Documenting observations and information during the research|center|556x556px]]<gallery mode="nolines">
File:Journal2.jpg
File:Journal 3.jpg
File:Journal 4.jpg
</gallery>
==='''Some photo of the Lab-experiments:'''===
[[File:Testtools.jpg|center|thumb|563x563px|Some tools used at the lab]]
[[File:Growing Algaes.jpg|center|thumb|561x561px|Growing/ Feeding Algea]]
'''Right''': First day after feeding algae in three containers; '''2-4:''' the three samples after two weeks in the light box, with two of the bottles using the air pump. Observation: Euglena appears green and dense, indicating it thrived in the environment, with adequate food and light/heat; However, Chlamydomonas is dead, and there is mold throughout: Too much light and warm appears to have harmed Chlamydomonas.
<gallery>
File:Feed_them_first.jpg|Basic food for euglena
File:00collectingsampleIlmParkNov.jpg|collecting sample from Ilm Park
File:00countingAlgae.jpg|Counting Algae
</gallery>
===Microscope experiments===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MIMG 6463.jpg
File:20241104 181442.jpg|Nematode
File:20241125 163113.jpg|Diatom
File:Lab1.jpg|Chlamydomonas
File:Lab2.jpg|Diatom
File:Microslab.jpg|organic matters
File:Microscopeobservationc.jpg|Planarian
File:Worm.jpg|Daphnia or Water flea, from the running Pond1
</gallery>
</gallery>
===References===
*FLOCK OF, bit.studio (TH), https://www.dorftv.at/video/44904

Latest revision as of 21:54, 1 February 2025

Luminescent dance: the Algae Light spectrum

Suggested installation for the project; with parallel panels in a deep-frame box with lighting (digital collage: photoshop + hand drawing)

The installation features several parallel plates made of delicate calque paper or sheer fabric moving and overlapping consistent with the light strength. These panels, or free form fabrics display drawn designs of Chlamydomonas, which can project density change by moving the panels through external threads, to be interactive or automatic. The lighting creates a watery ambiance, and ideally, it would be companied with some nature sounds. Incorporating sound could enhance the sensory experience of the installation.

Test for the installation/ small model

This project investigates how environment such light and nutrition interacts with Chlamydomonas and Euglena, a type of green algae. The research is to examine how different conditions affect the algae's movement and density. This will involve feeding the algae and keep them in a laboratory condition, collecting data, creating journal with drawings and photos, and providing a brief introduction the findings.


Test for Lighting/ model made with carboard, plastic and drawing

This installation highlights the fragility and sensitivity of some of the most valuable single-celled organisms for humans and the environment. It offers an interactive experience that explores the relationship between the algae and light, providing an educating insights to this tiny-looking detail of science that some biologists dedicate years of their lives to study this essential species.

Here are some AI-generated samples based on the project's prompt: exploring the possibilities.

Some of the journal's pages:

Documenting observations and information during the research

Some photo of the Lab-experiments:

Some tools used at the lab
Growing/ Feeding Algea

Right: First day after feeding algae in three containers; 2-4: the three samples after two weeks in the light box, with two of the bottles using the air pump. Observation: Euglena appears green and dense, indicating it thrived in the environment, with adequate food and light/heat; However, Chlamydomonas is dead, and there is mold throughout: Too much light and warm appears to have harmed Chlamydomonas.

Microscope experiments

References