The idea of a tree

The idea of a tree, by Thomas Traxler, translates the various sunshine conditions that occur during the day into a three-dimensional object. The lenght/height of the resulting object depends on the hours of sunlight during the day. The thickness of the layer and the color depends on the amount of solar energy. Each object represents on day at one spot where it was produced.
“The idea of a tree” won an honoray mention at Ars Electronica 2009 and it’s currently installed in Linz (Cyberarts exhibition, OK Centrum. 3-09-09 / 4-10-09).

http://www.mischertraxler.com