Have you ever been caught in a terrible downpour and wished you could make it stop? Do you want to have the power to control the weather? Now, your dream can come true.
Rain Room, a new 3D exhibition at London's Barbican Centre marries art, science, and technology to do just that. It was designed by studio Random International and has been premiere at The Curve, Barbican on Oct. 4th 2012. The Rain Room is 100 square metre field of falling water.
When you entre the rain room, you can hear the sound of water and feel the moisture in the air while discovering thousands of falling drops that will respong to your presence and movement. Sensors detect where visitors are standing and the water will halt above the head. So despite standing in a space filled with falling rain, visitors remain dry.
This is the application of 3D sensory cameras fixed to teh ceiling of the Rain Room. Every person who walks into the room is recognized. As you move around "slowly", the rain stops overhead.More than just a technical work, Rain Room is about people. Described as a "social experiment" by one of the artists who created it, Rain Room is a terrific way to see different reactions and interactions.
This experience will bring you a feeling of being peaceful. It is quite different from standing in the rain with an umbrella. Since you don't hear the sound of the rain battering on the umbrella.
Rain room at The Curve runs until March next year. So if you get a chance, don't miss it, to be close to the rain.
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