Cytoskeleton Bridge is a sculptural sound installation consisting of two sculptures that are sonically connected to each other. The first sculpture is a suspended spine made of cast iron dolphin vertebrae with contact microphones attached to them. The second sculpture is a cast iron crater shaped flow with embedded copper vertebrae in the spill and a tactile transducer attached on the bottom.
The cytoskeleton is a dynamic network of protein filaments and tubules that provides essential structural support to cells, maintaining their shape and enabling intracellular organization. It plays a key role in facilitating cellular movement, such as during migration or division, by coordinating the rearrangement of its components. The cytoskeleton also serves as a transport system, allowing motor proteins to move organelles, vesicles, and molecules within the cell. Additionally, it contributes to mechanotransduction, enabling cells to sense and respond to mechanical forces in their environment. Composed of microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules, the cytoskeleton is integral to cellular function and adaptability.
The crater vibrates to the touch of the spine being played and interacted with.
