TENSOR is an art installation by German light artist Christopher Bauder and British musician and composer Akiko Haruna. The large-scale outdoor sculpture was shown at DARK MATTER as part of SOMMERLIGHTS '23.

The work is inspired by the mathematical term “tensor,” which describes a function that relates different objects in a multidimensional space. TENSOR is a living artwork, changing shape, color and frequency with every moment. Beautiful and mesmerizing, but also unpredictable and frightening. It feels like a dream or a nightmare, depending on the situation. TENSOR marks a journey into the unknown, where you can see, hear and feel the unexpected. It is a technological adventure that challenges the senses and the mind.

A three-dimensional cloud of 400 suspended lights floats above the audience, creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle. Akiko Haruna’s musical score amplifies the light show, blending cinematic sound design, electronic music and powerful sonic landscapes. TENSOR is a poetic expression of technology, an instrument for transforming data into beauty and emotion.

KINETIC LIGHTS products used: 
• 400 x Rod
• Pixel Driver