In 2009, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “the idea of a tree” by Thomas Traxler (Hybrid Art) with a Honorary Mention.
“The idea of a tree” is an autonomous production process which combines natural input with a mechanical process. It is driven by solar energy and translates the intensity of the sun through a mechanical apparatus into one object a day. The outcome reflects the various sunshine conditions that occur during this day.
About Thomas Traxler
Thomas Traxler (AT), born 1981. From 2006 to 2008 took an IM masters course (conceptual design in context) at the Design Academy Eindhoven/NL. 2003-2006 BA (hons) in product and furniture design at Kingston University, in St.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.