The Heartbeat of Brindleyplace
The Heartbeat of Brindleyplace is a collection of live Brummie hearts. Each box contains a light, and each light is connected to the heartbeat of a participant - the light will flash on every heartbeat. Wherever the participants are during this piece, whether they are together or apart, far away or near the work, their heartbeats will be seen, flashing together. It is part of a nationwide project called Matters of the Heart by creative studio idontloveyouanymore, who work with participants to collect the stories and heartbeats you can see today.
⏺︎ SPOTLIGHT
A pulsing collection of live Brummie heartbeats.
ARTIST / STUDIO BIO
idontloveyouanymore is a digital art and performance studio based in the North of England and centred around a partnership between two artists, Anna West - originally from Birmingham - and Davi Callanan. They are interested in speculative futures, alternative modes of reality and the intersection between technology, contemporary philosophy and the contemporary human experience.
ARTIST / STUDIO LOCATION
Manchester, UK
WHAT TO EXPECT (ACCESS)
The artwork features small illuminated lights that pulse in time with recorded heartbeats. There is no music, no amplified sound, and no flashing or strobe lighting beyond the gentle pulsing of the lights.
There is no dedicated seating for the installation. The square surface is pebbled, which may feel uneven underfoot for some visitors. Step-free access is available throughout Brindleyplace, though visitors using wheelchairs or mobility aids may wish to take extra care on the pebbled surface. There is a shallow stream which runs through the square, and parents are advised to keep young children close.
SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION
The boxes are battery powered and rechargeable.
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