LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA

ARTISTS

15–30 Hz Greg Anderson (USA)
31–65 Hz Jana Winderen (NO)
66–90 Hz Minoru Sato (JP)
91–140 Hz Jimena Sarno (AR/USA)
141–180 Hz Bethan Kellough (UK/USA)
181–250 Hz Tom Recchion (USA)
251–350 Hz JG Thirlwell (AUS/USA)
351–500 Hz Alba Triana (CO/USA)
501–1000 Hz Jónsi (IS/USA)
1001–2000 Hz Lawrence English (AUS)
2001–5000 Hz Yan Jun (CN)
5001–12000 Hz Richard Chartier (USA)

CONCEPT

freq_wave, presented by Fulcrum Arts, transformed the interior of the Hooker Telescope (fun fact — the world's largest telescope from 1917-49) with an immersive visual and sound installation based on field recordings from the Pacific Ocean, calling attention to ecological warming of the ocean wrought by the “human era.”

The work reflects shifting vibrational frequencies within our warming oceans, signaling an urgent call to action. Public audiences were transported through a tactile, aesthetic experience that bridged an intimate connection to nature through art and science.

The producers were unable to fully power the activation using house power, so SOLARPUNKS supplied solar-charged batteries to augment their system during the week-long installation.

SYSTEMS PROVIDED

2.4kW PV + 3kW Inverter/MPPT + 12.3kWh Battery Storage

PARTNER STORY

“In a pinch, SOLARPUNKS provided us with a power solution that was not only portable, eco friendly, and cost effective, but the ONLY viable solution for our event. We had organized an immersive sound and light installation inside the Hooker Telescope at Mt. Wilson Observatory.

It was only late in the process when we realized the facilities could not provide enough power for both the lighting system and 12 channel Meyer PA. Given the unique location, the only power supply that would have worked was the SOLARPUNKS battery.

The SOLARPUNKS team was professional, enthusiastic, and supportive, and we won't hesitate to reach out to them again for our future projects.” — Robert Takahashi Crouch, curator

photo: Ian Byers-Gamber