Model, Zoetrope

Installed 2017–18, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Cape Town, South Africa

“Commissioned by Design Indaba to make a solar-powered charging station for an electric vehicle, I conceived a zoetrope based on the Japanese network of Michi-no-Eki—roadside stations that offer local insights, performances, and produce. The interior of the zoetrope contained a sequence of filmic haikus made by local South African filmmakers. The installation expressed the geographic and demographic range of life within a 100-kilometer radius of the Zeitz museum—from an underwater kelp forest and rooftop football match to choral groups and solar-power installers.”

—Es Devlin

Detailed digital model of a circular structure with spiraling paths and curved walls with handwritten notes throughout.

Es Devlin, Rendered study, Zoetrope
Installed 2017–18, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Courtesy of Es Devlin

White model of spiraling pathway divided by curved translucent panels; a white light glows from within the model illuminating three figures walking along the path. The model is tilted toward the viewer.

Es Devlin, Model, Zoetrope, Acrylic and LED, recreated for exhibition.
Installed 2017–18, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Photo: Elliot Goldstein © Smithsonian Institution

Expressive black-and-white drawing of a 3D circular structure with spiraling paths and curved walls.

Es Devlin, Study, Zoetrope, Graphite on paper.
Installed 2017–18, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Courtesy of Es Devlin

Model, Zoetrope

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