Helicoid

This is a geometric solid representing an aluminum tube bent at 540° which, unlike the torus, does not close on itself. To get this helical shape, the plastic artist has worked the raw object lengthwise and in its protective envelope – a necessary precaution to avoid any alteration of the surface.

The material used is thin aluminum and remains very brittle. In a second step, Philippe Fares pixelated the object with ten remote-controlled blue electroluminescent lamps. In perfect harmony with the monochrome aspect of the object, these lamps resonate with the shine of the metal.

All the wiring, receiver and transformer were placed inside the room. Once this phase was completed, the artist removed the protective film and bent the cylinder, freezing it on its base to give it its final shape.

When the object is plunged into darkness and the remote control is activated, it lights up in a blue halo around the flashing diodes. The circular projection of light around the Helicoid then anchors it in space and time. In the heart of this bluish mist, one can distinguish the entity wrapped around itself as something benevolent.

This organic-looking shape is the product of mathematical calculations dating back to the time of Archimedes (200 BC) and his famous worm. From an artistic point of view, the work’ s design is based on supple and rounded forms.

The chosen metal remains consistent with the coldness of the lighting and functional considerations of the object are suggested. With this circular helix, Philippe Fares wished to pay tribute to all the men of science who have studied the problem of driving or receptive propellers.