Luke Blackstone Read the Writing on the Wall computer parts, aluminum, laser pointer, electronic circuits 2 ft. X 1.5 ft. X 7 ft. (plus wall) 2002

When a motion sensor detects a viewer nearby, a microprocessor begins to mover the laser pointer in such a way that text is “scribed” on the surrounding walls. If the viewer takes the time to follow the moving red dot of light, he/she could decipher the words “read the writing on the wall.” The mechanisms stop, and waits for the next viewer. This piece was influenced by the Sept. 11th tragedy in New York City.