The 24 metronome, data driven light and sound kinetic installation The Tipping Point, first conceived by Yiannis Kranidiotis for the NaturArchy exhibition, and developed in collaboration with JRC climate scientist Frank Dentener, is currently being presented at the Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF) - the first and largest international platform for digital arts in Greece - as one of the installation experiences of the Festival.
Watch a trailer of the installation on YouTube by Yiannis Kranidiotis.
About The Tipping Point
The artwork highlights the urgency and the increased risk that one or several tipping elements in the climate system might cross a critical threshold, with severe consequences for global climate, ecosystems and human societies. The metronomes move, driven by sets of past, present and projected future, environmental data linked to five major climate tipping points. The temporal journey through data is reflected by the metronomes' tempo, as the beats intensify over time. A final cacophony reflects the mounting urgency of the climate crisis. Then, all metronomes halt abruptly, and a critical tipping point is reached as the room falls silent. The title, The Tipping Point, is singular as it refers to the tipping point that society is approaching. As such, the aim is for visitors to realize that now is the time to take collective action.
About ADAF
Athens Digital Arts Festival celebrates 21 years of creativity and digital innovation in contemporary art. ADAF Simulacra will take place from 3 to 7 April 2025 at the iconic Technopolis City of Athens. A celebration of cutting-edge art and boundary-pushing artworks, at the 21st Athens Digital Arts Festival, impressive Video Art, Animation, Installations, Performances, Music, AR/VR/XR, Workshops, Talks, Web Art, Digital Image, Games, and an exciting program for Kids create a multidimensional experience for the audience around digital culture.
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