1. Colorium Laboratorium
a mobile learning environment for color and light exploration

2. Concept
If we can recognize patterns in how our five senses interpret
color and light then we can learn how those patterns influence
our thoughts, actions and decisions.

3. Audience
•people interested in building community
•people interested in public installations
•people who use art as a tool for education

4. Domain Precedent
Public Art
Education
Color Theory

5. Domain Precedent
C.A.N
Urban Artist Initiative Forum
Public Art Karaoke Ice
Drawing while Driving
Education
Color Theory

6. Domain Precedent
C.A.N
Urban Artist Initiative Forum
Public Art Karaoke Ice
Drawing while Driving
Storycorps Mobile Tour initiative
Crown heights youth collective
Education Hall of science
Color Theory

7. Domain Precedent
C.A.N
Urban Artist Initiative Forum
Public Art Karaoke Ice
Drawing while Driving
Storycorps Mobile Tour initiative
Crown heights youth collective
Education Hall of science
Light and space movement
Julio Leparc
Color Theory Ollafur Elliason

11. Design questions
Can we control how we perceive color and light?
Will peoples reactions differ according to cultural background?
How much do people learn from short, hands-on experiences?

12. Methodology
Public Art: Use a public space to recognize different
color stories within a community and across cultures
Education: Digital and non-digital teaching methods to
demonstrate how the visual system, physiology and
chemistry affect color perception
Color Theory: User participation in color and optic
activities will initiate interest and provide a chance for input

13. Testing:
What is your name? .............................................. Thea
What is your gender? ............................................ Female
What is your ethnicity? ......................................... Polish/Irish/English
List every place you lived for 3 or more years.......... Portland and Brooklyn
What is your first language?................................... English
What is your highest level of education? ................. Masters
What is your ideal profession? ............................... Researcher and artist.

14. Testing:

15. Testing:
Assumed Actual

16. Testing:

17. Testing:
58 beats/ minute 60 seconds 50 beats/minute

18. Testing:

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20. Testing:

21. Testing:

22. Testing:
Nouns: Verbs: Adjectives:
Chevy, High Heels Run Crazy
Blanket Strong, Warm
Tangerine, Quilt, Ball Relax, Create
Sun, Chair Wince Hyper, Happy
Stems, Melons Pick Eco
Girl scout Hike Annoying
Sky Swim Calm
Police Meditate Empty
Blueberries, Navy March Sturdy, Basic
Prune, Elephant Nerdy
Dance
Corderoy
Hug Desperate
Barrette Stretch
Plastic, Barbie Play Babyish
Piglet Nap Ruffled

23. Prototypes

24. Prototypes

25. Next steps
October: 1. Parts and Labor Truck
Monday, October 19, 2009 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Vera List Center for arts and politics
66 West 12th Street
2. Further testing within different communities
November:1. City as Stage, City as Process: MIT Visual Arts symposium
2. Method of visualization of results
3. Testing within a community
December: 1. One digital and one non-digital station built and working

26. Thank You!