Bloomed: Sunflower
The symbol for faith, loyalty and adoration, sunflowers are immediately recognised for their grand, golden flowers. The sunflower is a large inflorescence, meaning that the flower head is actually comprised of tiny flowers called florets. The central florets look like the centre of a normal flower, whilst the outer florets take the appearance of yellow petals. In their bud phase, sunflowers will literally seek out and face the sun. This trait, called heliotropism, is only exhibited in juvenile flowers however, as once maturity is reached, they cease tracking the sun and only face east.
Much like its reputation, the sunflower has cheerful nature and interacts playfully with its audience. As the viewer approaches the artwork, a bumble bee will do the same with the flower, landing on the central florets to sample its nectar.
The Collection
Year:
2016
Edition:
Edition of 8 + 2 Artist Proofs + 2 Museum Proofs
Materials:
Code, software, display screen, electronics, sensor, aluminium, acrylic
Details:
⤣ view full series of this artworkDimensions in MM:
Large:
446 (W) x 518 (H) x 72 (D) mm
Dimensions in INCHES:
Large:
17.5 (W) x 20.3 (H) x 2.8 (D) inches