Camille Henrot — Caselden Studios

Camille Henrot Interactive Sculptures

Contemporary artist Camille Henrot reached out to us for help producing a series of interactive sculptures for her exhibition at the Metro Pictures gallery in Chelsea. We worked with her to actualize her vision from the ground-up.

We developed a full interactive experience encompassing electronics and sensor design, live audio and embedded screens, reactive pushbuttons, as well as structural implementation and fabrication of the artwork.

How do they work?

These sculptures respond to button presses and telephone pickup/hangup. As participants in the gallery approach to interact, storylines unfold through embedded speakers and screens.

Testing Proximity Sensors

Testing Proximity Sensors

We developed a series of proximity detection methods to sense phone pickup and hangup.

This image depicts an infrared sensor tested against a plastic aperture.

3D Modelling the Sculptures

3D Modelling the Sculptures

We modeled the designs in software before fabrication, tailoring aesthetics to the artist's vision.

Testing Visuals and Audio

Testing Visuals and Audio

While the sculptures printed in 3D, we tested the embedded screens and audio speakers, running with a Raspberry Pi system.

Finishing and Painting

Finishing and Painting

After the sculptures were printed, we finished and painted the external frames.

A Finished Piece

A Finished Piece

Here is a finished interactive audio/video piece, installed at the gallery.

Testing Proximity Sensors

3D Modelling the Sculptures

Testing Visuals and Audio

Electronics Design

We designed circuitry and firmware tests for proximity sensors, pushbuttons, and an assortment of audio speakers.

The system itself operates off of a Linux-based Raspberry Pi embedded system.

3D Modelling

The sculptures themselves were modeled in software before fabrication

Fabrication and Finish

The final fabrication and assembly involved a wide array of 3D printed PLA and Nylon pieces, hand-processed fabrication, and finishing work.

Credits

Artistic Concept and Aesthetic Design: Camille Henrot Studio

Firmware: Harlo Holmes

Electronics, Sensors, 3D Modeling, Fabrication: Caselden Studios