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Documented artwork / kinetic chandelier

Drift

Doris Sung

A kinetic chandelier built from roughly 1,100 heat-responsive rotating elements. Focused theatrical lights warm thermobimetal components, shifting their balance against stainless-steel counterweights and producing a coordinated change in orientation.

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At a glance

Year / version
Summer 2016
Materials
Thermobimetal, Stainless steel, Steel, Acrylic
Documented setting
unknown
Dimensions
Not documented
Dimensions apply to
Not documented
Availability
Unconfirmed

Places & versions

Installation history

Historical presentations. A past installation does not establish the current location or suitability for a new site.

  1. 2016

    Industria, New York, New York

    Site
    Industria
    City
    New York
    State / region
    NY
    Country
    United States (inferred; not independently confirmed)
    Start year
    2016

    Installation details checked 2026-10-16.

    Installation source

  2. 2016

    Fulton Revel Market, Chicago, Illinois

    Site
    Fulton Revel Market
    City
    Chicago
    State / region
    IL
    Country
    United States (inferred; not independently confirmed)
    Start year
    2016

    Installation details checked 2026-10-16.

    Installation source

  3. 2016

    Neuehouse, Los Angeles, California

    Site
    Neuehouse
    City
    Los Angeles
    State / region
    CA
    Country
    United States (inferred; not independently confirmed)
    Start year
    2016

    Installation details checked 2026-10-16.

    Installation source

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