The self at 50 hz

At 50 Hz, where the eye perceives light, reflections of space and audience sway on the edge of recognisability.

A rotating installation containing a symmetrical composition of 12 mirrors. By alternating the specific frequencies in rotation, the image can unify or completely eliminate the observer from view. What happens to your perception when space, reflection, and yourself can no longer be distinguished?
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This project is part of
Art Tech Fun AI Robots Manifestations
B14
VEEM floor 8 - home of Manifestations
Torenallee 100
5617BE

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By

Omer van Soldt

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Manifestations, Art & Technology
studio.rasab@gmail.com
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The role of the audience

This installation questions the role of the audience within art institutions. A carousel of twelve mirrors blurs individual reflection into a shared, static image. As space and viewer merge through movement, the relationship between looking, presence, and representation is examined in a direct and critical way.

The mirror as a lens

Rather than presenting the mirror as a passive object, the work transforms it into an active lens. By intertwining movement and reflection, it creates a new form of collective perception in which the position of the viewer fundamentally shifts—from spectator to co-creator of the image.

A fascinating image

The familiar form of a mirror immediately draws people in. Visitors first seek their own reflection, then become captivated by the shifting visual effects. Subtle differences in speed sustain their attention, creating a play of recognition and estrangement in which personal images dissolve into a shared visual experience.

Hosted by Omer van Soldt

Omer van Soldt is a visual artist and theatre maker who recently graduated from the Royal Academy of Art (KABK). In his work, he creates site-specific installations that adapt to their surroundings. The space for audience participation brings the work to life while underlining their role.