"LAPS" Comes to Sparks
- Sparks Street
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min read
An interactive art exhibit playing with the concept of time!
The hourglass from another time
LAPS: a journey through time - here and now
LAPS is a modern take on the traditional hourglass that gives us the opportunity to
literally take control of time. From the top of their 7.8 feet (2.33 meters), the 6 giant
modules invite the public to change time by turning the steering wheel at their
desired pace, in one direction or the other, and to take another look at their
perception of time. Time catchers are rewarded with a sound and light experience
that inspires immediate wonder.
Take control for a full lap of LAPS; hold your breath, sing a song, clap your hands,
propose marriage, do whatever inspires you. Everyone gets to choose the time they
want to spend here; this passage of time is truly yours!
A little history
Commonly hourglasses measure the time it takes to boil eggs or to take turns
during board games. In the Middle Ages, the hourglass was used to limit the time
for sermons and university lectures. Did you know that in the navy, it was used on
board ships to measure their speed, time the length of watches, and even
sometimes to measure the full duration of a voyage?
The hourglass has traveled through time and over the centuries reinvented itself. LAPS
was born out of a reflection on the uncontrollable nature of the passing of time. In a
world where everything is going faster and faster, where people run desperately after
time, LAPS offers a different take on the individual and collective perception of time.
Here everyone gets to tame time to the same end: to be fully in the moment.
Credits
Creation and artistic direction: Olivier Landreville
Sound and light design: Serge Maheu
Design of interactive control systems: Serge Maheu
Structure and engineering: Maintenance Industries Meca-Fab inc.
Owner: Init
Tour production: Creos
Previously presented at: MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE 2022 (Montréal, Canada) Downtown Des Moines 2022 (Des Moines, USA)
LAPS on Sparks Street between O'Connor and Bank runs June 22 - July 10, 2022 FREE to Experience!
Really creative idea. It’s a powerful way to make people reflect on time and perception, similar to how fast-paced experiences like Slope 2 demand focus and quick reactions in the moment.
This sounds like a fascinating interactive experience. The idea of literally taking control of time with those giant hourglass modules is really unique. Would love to see this in person. On a different note, if anyone's looking for some digital entertainment after exploring art exhibits, I recently came across the play7778 app and was genuinely impressed by what it offers – smooth gameplay and a solid experience. Just sharing as a third-party recommendation. Thanks for sharing this cool installation.
Thank you for sharing this update about LAPS coming to Sparks. It’s always encouraging to see organizations creating more opportunities for people to engage, learn, and connect within the community. The article was well structured and made it easy to understand the significance of this development. While reading, I was reminded of a discussion I recently came across on https://www.masterstorage365.com/ that also highlighted the value of bringing useful resources closer to people. Both perspectives emphasize how meaningful community-focused initiatives can be. Great post, and I look forward to reading more updates like this.
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