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Fujiko Nakaya
Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya is the daughter of the physicist and science essayist Ukichiro Nakaya, renowned for his work in glaciology and snow crystal photography.

Munich Fog (Fogfall) 10865/II (2022)

Her first fog sculpture in 1970 Her first sculptures gained prominence after she collaborated with Experiments in Art and Technology1, an American-based non-profit organization that worked since 1967 alongside artists and engineers to create transformative art. Her first large installation was exhibited at the Pepsi Pavilion at Expo ’70 in Osaka, Japan.

~ Climate Responsive ~

Her sculptures also show unpredictable movements. Affected by wind and temperature.

~ Ephemeral Nature ~

Fujiko began making fog installations due to her interest in the concept of birth and death.

The system forces pressurized water through a tiny nozzle where it hits a pin that allows it to create fog that then spreads into droplets that are 20 or so microns wide.

Sources:

https://publicdelivery.org/fujiko-nakaya-fog/

Other Artists:

https://publicdelivery.org/get-lost-in-antony-gormleys-mist-room-blind-light/ https://publicdelivery.org/mist-encounter/