Mindaugas Gapševičius & Maria Safronova Wahlström
In collaboration with Helga Mogensen (jewelry)
Collection of wearables, part of You and I, You and Me
The jewelry pieces let one experience oneself and at the same time question the impact of differently charged ions on humans. By definition, an ion is an electrically charged particle produced by either removing or adding electrons from or to a neutral atom being in every solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. These differently charged subatomic particles, while interacting, generate electric current. Consequently, humans also generate electric current. What are the abilities of humans to generate electric current and, while using it, experience the umwelt?
The jewelry pieces hold within it a small LED powered by the human body. Being very sensitive, the flashing of the LED depends on humidity, temperature, contact to the body, and other parameters that affect the components used for the circuit.
Usage instructions:
– Put a piece of jewelry on a finger, wrist, or your neck;
– Inspect flashing of the LED in a shaded or darkened environment.
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