Ryoji Ikeda point of no return, 2018

Ryoji Ikeda’s work point of no return (2018) consists of a wall module with two light projections. One side of the wall shows a constant white circle, cast by a powerful theater light. The other side of the wall functions as a screen for a video projection, showing an abstract visual of a pulsating black circle. The video is continuously generated by a software and its pattern never repeats itself. The spatial conflation of two luminous opposites creates a destabilizing and immersive physical effect. The work’s title borrows from an astrophysics’ term that defines the point at the event horizon of a black hole, where materials can no longer escape the hole’s gravitation force.

INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS:
– Room dimensions variable (reference room: 4 (H) x 7,5 (W) x 18 (L) m)
– Projection size: 576 (W) x 360 (H) cm, aspect ratio is 16:10
– One technical staff appointed by the artist must attend and supervise the first installation on site after the purchase.

COMPONENTS INCLUDED IN SALE:
– Master computer containing master data (Apple Mac mini, 8GB)
– Video projector (Panasonic RZ970)
– Installation manual
– Certificate of authenticity

COMPONENTS NOT INCLUDED IN SALE:
– 1x video projector wide zoom lens (ref. Panasonic ET-DLE085)
– 2x loudspeaker (ref. Yamaha MSP5)
– 1x HMI lamp (ref. ARRI M40)
– Traveling costs, accommodation and per diem for technical staff supervising the first installation
– Construction of projection wall (360 x 360 cm)