Contortion

2024

Contortion represents an evolution in the exploration of pneumatic structures, stepping beyond the constraints of its predecessor, The Walking Cube. Conceived as a manipulable, minimal form, it seeks to defy the rigidity of conventional structures, embracing a fluid and adaptive identity. Its Trihedral Frame juxtaposes conformity and non-conformity, balancing the stability of geometric order with the dynamic unpredictability of transformation.

The work embodies suppressed tensions, reflecting the dystopian struggle between the conformity of mechanized existence and the desire for autonomy. Its movements—contained yet expressive—become acts of rebellion against structured systems, continuously reshaping within the tension of expansion and restriction. Interactive and responsive, Contortion reacts to presence with randomized animations, its shifting forms symbolizing defiance and the relentless pursuit of freedom within a mechanical order.

materials: aluminum · steel · pneumatic pistons · springs · air tubes · bungee cable suspension · custom electronics

concept, design, fabrication, programming : Jason Cook

Dimensions: 65 x 90 x 90 cm (all pistons closed) — 92 x 112 x 112 cm (all pistons open)

Archive Video : Making of Contortion