Work_in_Progress

At WERC_in_Progress, we believe that sharing insights leads to better art. Digital art thrives on research, experimentation, and innovation. It’s about testing new techniques, refining them, and trying again. With this event, we’re opening up our process to the public.

Our goal is to showcase not only the polished final pieces but also the creative journey—including inspirations, failed experiments, and developmental steps.

Flutter

Flutter is a new light-art installation by the artist collective WERC, focusing on the evolution of light through direct interaction with the wind. Flutter represents an innovative method of energy generation based on mechanical vibrations induced by wind. The system captures the wind using a resonant element—such as tension straps or an artificial leaf. These vibrations are then used to magnetically charge and discharge a coil, thereby generating electricity.

The innovation lies in the combination of:

• Mechanical energy generation via vibrations
• The elimination of conventional energy storage methods like LiPo batteries
• The use of supercapacitors (supercaps) for energy storage
• A direct connection to embedded systems

The final artwork will be an impressive, expansive installation—comprising multiple “Flutters” situated along the dark Dutch coastline—that transforms wind into light, entirely without the use of batteries. It is a direct conversion of wind-driven mechanical motion into light.You can see the wind moving through the work. →

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