This large-scale helical sculpture explores motion, perspective, and repetition through a simple, continuous form. The title refers not only to the sine-like geometry of the structure, but also to broader cycles—of time, energy, and perception—that unfold slowly and steadily across space.
Fabricated in Providence, Rhode Island by Pneuhaus, Long Wave spans nearly 330 feet in length and stands over 20 feet tall, creating a presence that meets the vast scale of its surroundings. From different vantage points, the form shifts. Viewed head-on, it compresses into a nested spiral; from the side, it reads as a rising and falling sine wave. The geometry invites movement around and through it, offering a sequence of changing perspectives and a sense of fluid motion suspended in space.
At night, light pulses along the spiral path in programmed rhythms, suggesting orbit, momentum, and passage. The result is a form that feels elemental and in motion—rooted in geometry, animated by light, and shaped by its environment.
The sculpture is built from modular segments, each designed to match the width of standard fabric rolls. The material is a PVC coated polyester fabric that is heat-welded into airtight chambers, making the structure efficient, lightweight, and scalable. Its simplicity allows it to extend to architectural proportions while remaining legible and precise.
Long Wave was designed and fabricated by Pneuhaus, an art and design studio based in Providence, Rhode Island specializing in inflatable architecture and immersive public art. Lighting and animations were created in collaboration with Smooth Technology, a Brooklyn and PVD based studio known for integrating responsive lighting systems into public artworks and performances.
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