Soma translates the anatomy of neurons into metal, fire and light; magnifying the microscopic world to an epic scale. Soma's two neurons bond through electrochemical pulses. One neuron appears partially buried in the playa, the other floats overhead while an elegant axon arches between them. Fire and lighting effects flow like electrochemical signals from the buried, transmitting neuron over the high-reaching axon to the elevated, receiving neuron. Each cell body contains a spinning fiery nucleus. Long dendrites undulate away from them. Throughout the sculpture, fire and LED lighting accentuate not only the curves and geometric forms, but also the transmission of information. Soma offers participants an interactive installation that investigates the very basis of thought. It invites them to be an active force in this communication, to gather together and input via controls, sharing their knowledge and messages of warmth.
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Soma by Flaming Lotus Girls

Photo by: Joy Godfrey

Year: 2009

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Soma translates the anatomy of neurons into metal, fire and light; magnifying the microscopic world to an epic scale. Soma's two neurons bond through electrochemical pulses. One neuron appears partially buried in the playa, the other floats overhead while an elegant axon arches between them. Fire and lighting effects flow like electrochemical signals from the buried, transmitting neuron over the high-reaching axon to the elevated, receiving neuron. Each cell body contains a spinning fiery nucleus. Long dendrites undulate away from them. Throughout the sculpture, fire and LED lighting accentuate not only the curves and geometric forms, but also the transmission of information. Soma offers participants an interactive installation that investigates the very basis of thought. It invites them to be an active force in this communication, to gather together and input via controls, sharing their knowledge and messages of warmth.

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