ROTOR – MS Stubnitz, Rostock 1997 The ROTOR installation dealt with the concept of a micro-universe taking over a larger environment. ROTOR played with the concept of speed and processing, which were a daily part of the activities of the M.S. Stubnitz, a de-commissioned East-German high seas trawling vessel (now an art ship). The kinetic part of the installation rotates at a speed of 220 rpm approx., creating a blurred image of two circles with small mirrors attached to the structure. The mirrors reflect moving projections to create an almost strobe or star effect. The projections also created huge distorted shadows. The high speed rotation of the piece causes an optical illusion of clockwise and anti-clockwise movement. A soundscape was composed to accompany the installation, which comprised of sub-bass and mid-range frequencies played at high volume. These frequencies caused the metal hull of the ship to reverberate. This had, along with the visual impact of the installation, a hypnotic effect on the viewer. Indoor/outdoor sculpture made at MS Stubnitz Art Ship, Rostock. Materials used: steel, motor, mirrors and slide projections. Size: 11 ft high x 3 ft wide.