Project Description

Don’t just Go with the Flow!

BE THE FLOW!

Flow | Moebius
Flow: a window into the essence of movement, revealing the fluidity and elegance that lies beneath the surface. The smooth, seamless surface of the Moebius strip resembles gentle waves. Lines curving and flowing, bringing the beauty of motion into our daily lives. A dance of forms, a visual symphony only echoed by the ebb and flow of water. Just as water is in a constant state of movement, flowing and transforming, the Moebius strip is a never-ending loop, a reminder of the water’s endless cycle, its essential role in our survival and the well-being of our planet. FLOW invites us to slow down. To observe. To be present. To appreciate the wonders of our world. Of our water. Of our life.

Exploring the Infinite within the Finite

Inspired by the mathematician and astronomer August Ferdinand Möbius’s strip and all its drifting symbols, the concept is based on the idea of FLOW, Go with the FLOW, Be the FLOW. The objects are designed as continuous lines, curved, and organic, no matter what material they are made of. If you put your pen on the paper to draw such a form, you should not pick up the pencil until you finish the entire object.

The Moebius strip is a fascinating geometric shape. With its endless twist and unique properties, it has long captivated the minds of artists and philosophers alike. The single continuous surface, with no clear beginning or end, symbolizes the cyclical nature of existence and the interconnectedness of all things. It represents the blurred lines between dualities, such as inside and outside, past and future, and self and other. From a mathematical perspective, the Moebius strip challenges our understanding of space and dimension, reminding us of the limitations of our perception and the possibility of the unknown. For an artist, it represents a metaphor for the fluidity of identity and the infinite possibilities of the creative process. As an object, the Moebius strip is a physical manifestation of the concept of unity in diversity. It serves as an invitation to explore and question our perceptions, and to discover the beauty in the seemingly impossible. In this way, the Moebius strip serves not only as a fascinating object of study but also as a powerful symbol of the infinite and the unknown. It reminds us that in a world where everything is connected, every twist and turn is an opportunity to see something new and unexpected.

The concept of the FLOW is a representation of infinity within a finite form.  The objects are meant to be explored, delved into, and understood at deeper levels. 

FLOW

(work in progress)

FLOW –  fluid, and adaptable designed objects/urban furniture inspired by the Moebius strips. Like the steady current of a river, our art objects carve a path through the concrete jungle, inviting all of us to be a part of the FLOW. Experience their chameleon-like shapes, as FLOW art objects could transform into ramps or serene benches for quiet contemplation. FLOW objects have the potential to create unique and interactive experiences, to bring people together, and connect them with the urban environment, creating a sense of community and belonging. Be the flow and let our sculptures guide you on a discovery journey through the urban landscape.

The City as a Playground

“You can’t really appreciate a work of art until you can understand how difficult it was to create. And that’s probably true of any work of art – a rock, a tree, a bird, a fish, a sunrise made of light and air.”

Laurence Overmire

Meet the Team

The Flow’s Synapses

Catalin Rucareanu

Project sketch/drawing

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Ionut Anton

Algorithmic modeling

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Bogdan Olaru

Metal manufacturing

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Photo: Dragos Toader  |  Location: Bronz Art, Bucharest, Romania

Internet of Skaters

EXPERIENCES & EXPERIMENTS

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Flow is a part of the Internet of Skaters, one of the experiments included in the Synapse Experiments & Experiences, the Internet of Living Things. The project is initiated and developed by researcher Marian Zamfirescu, Head of CETAL (Center for Advanced Laser Technologies), together with students from the Politehnica University of Bucharest – Faculty of Applied Sciences and students from the Faculty of Physics of the University of Bucharest, Măgurele.

Movement parameters: shocks and vibrations, as well as direction. Monitored and registered. Considering skating, in particular, the motions are fast and intense, with a rich spectrum of direction and vibration, translated into numeric data. The emotion, experiences, failures, and victories of the skaters, all become digital data artistically transformed into sounds and images.

A part of Flow No 1 production is sponsored by