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While most visual artists prefer traditional materials
such as oil, acrylic, bronze and ceramic, Tokyo-based
SACHIKO KODAMA prefers FERROFLUIDS. Composed of
magnetic nanoparticles, ferrofluids often contain high
levels of iron and, as such, are deeply affected by
and responsive to the presence of magnetic fields.
While the NASA-developed ferrofluids are being used
increasingly for commercial applications - on
everything from compact disks to weight-responsive car
suspension systems - Kodama is revolutionary in
applying their widely dynamic qualities to the fine
arts arena.

Using a computer to manipulate electro-magnetic fields
in the sculptures, Kodama coerces her stunning
ferrfluid pieces to grow and disintegrate, flower and
shed, and constantly reinvent themselves without the
aid of animatronics or video wizardry.
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4 responses
When I Met This Material...

  • Wow. The art work featured in this is absolutely mind-blowing.
    citvprod
  • Awesome! Not the first time I've seen this tech but definitely the first time I've seen an interview with Sachiko Kodama. Really enjoyed her take on her work. Nice Pod!
    critter
  • Great film, great production, very interesting material
    Gimatt
  • That ferroluids stuff is crazy! And Sachiko is so great in the way she talks of her work. Loved it!
    UntoldGood

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