This is absolutely great. Before I say sh*t, watch this:
Rain Room at the Barbican, 2012 from rAndom International on Vimeo.
OK, no, wait, watch another video, it’s late anyway:
GAH! This is too awesome!
First and foremost, THIS IS STILL GOING ON at the Barbican Gallery, and WILL BE until MARCH 3, 2013. SO, this means you need to get out there and see it! If you live in the London metro or are going to be there between now and March 3, 2013, you need to check this out. Go to the Barbican Gallery visitor’s page and get some info on the what, when, where, how, by clicking here!
Rain Room was created by rAndom International –
From the Barbican Gallery’s page on rAndom International‘s Rain Room exhibit:
Random International invites you to experience what it’s like to control the rain. Visitors can choose to simply watch the spectacle or find their way carefully through the rain, putting their trust in the work to the test.
More than the technical virtuosity necessary for its success, the piece relies on a sculptural rigour, with the entire Curve transformed by the monumental proportions of this carefully choreographed downpour and the sound of water.
Random International are known for their distinctive approach to digital-based contemporary art. Their experimental artworks come alive through audience interaction and staged performance.
Random International are represented by Carpenters Workshop Gallery, London and Paris.
In order for visitors to enjoy the sensory experience of Rain Room, there is a limited capacity of 5 people at a time in the rain.
Please be aware that due to the popularity of Rain Room, the queue time currently stands at around two hours, at peak times including evenings and weekends up to three hours.We advise visitors to arrive as early in the day as possible, a minimum of two hours before closing time. Entry to the queue is subject to the number of visitors already waiting. Anyone arriving later may not be allowed to join the queue as we are unable to admit visitors after the gallery closes. Thank you for your patience.
Sun 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 20 Jan, 24 Feb
12-5pm, The Curve
Wayne McGregor Random Dance, with a score by Max RichterExperience a unique fusion of art and movement on four Sundays during the exhibition as dancers respond to Rain Room.
Admission is free and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis from the queue. Please arrive early to allow for long queues due to a very limited capacity inside the Curve.
I also think this text from rAndom International’s website on Rain Room is pretty awesome too — but please check out the rAndom International website, it is absolutely a eye-stroking experience!
Water, injection moulded tiles, solenoid valves, pressure regulators, custom software, 3D tracking cameras, wooden frames, steel beams, hydraulic management system, grated floor
Rain Room has been made possible through the generous support of the Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation for Art.
Video by Gramafilm, music by Max Richter
Rain Room is a hundred square metre field of falling water through which it is possible to walk, trusting that a path can be navigated, without being drenched in the process.
As you progress through The Curve, the sound of water and a suggestion of moisture fill the air, before you are confronted by this carefully choreographed downpour that responds to your movements and presence.
* PS I LOVE THIS!
All of these images are directly from the rAndom International website, and I thank them for it!
