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Offer Organization: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, System Name: Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Fund Type: -, Overall Grant Amount: - (direct: 3700000, indirect: 1110000)
In this project, methods to generate and control organic patterns such as spheres, stripes, labyrinths, and cells, were developed. These patterns can be controlled as designed by applying computer programs to manipulate a magnetic field. This method uses two incompatible liquids, one a dark brown magnetic fluid with synthetic hydrocarbon oil as its base liquid, and the other consisting of transparent synthetic lubricating oils. With the application of different combinations of specific gravity and viscosity, varying patterns can be generated.
Using this method, Kodama created new "Ribome" series, a set of 3D kinetic sculpture works in which organic patterns split and merge with each other in real time. This organic pattern control method, combined with color detection technology involving a color sensor that identifies colors in the surrounding environment, resulted in the development of a media art technique in which organic surface formations change depending on environmental color.