The 4 Elements Winslow Burleson and Chris Verplaetse Circles of Life 2003 Servo actuators, sensors, and batteries Artist's Statement Circles of Life celebrates water, its natural tranquility and its transcendent energy. In the serene and spiritual setting of Forest Hills, water is a vibrant source and a window to living energy. This piece dynamically presents water’s playful and contemplative qualities through spontaneous dancing ripples. The installation consists of a series of imperceptible elements at the surface of the water. Every few minutes, one of these elements breaks the surface of the water, generating a series of concentric rings, ripples that cascade across the surface. These ripples in turn are sensed by other elements, and they respond with their own series of interacting waves. A pile of pebbles invites visitors to engage in an interactive choreography, with the tranquil water’s surface as the stage. Return to list of participating artists.

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