Magnetic Organ
2004/2011
By creating a strong magnetic field in the exhibition space and having that magnetic force produce sounds and power motors, this sculptural piece allows audiences to perceive phenomena that are not typically felt. After the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, Mohri reproduced her graduation project from her student days for an energy-themed exhibition.
The first floor of the exhibition space is used to generate energy through solar, wind, and human power, which is then used on the second floor. For this work, 40 watts of electric power were introduced into the space to produce a strong magnetic field within the installation. The resultant energy was used to power a single, small vibrating motor — a somewhat weak, paltry mechanism designed to harness the vast energy in the background.
“Tokyo Art- Power Plant,” Tokyo University of the Arts Gypsum Gallery, photo: Hideto Maezawa, 2011
photo: Hideto Maezawa, 2011
photo: Hideto Maezawa, 2011
photo: Hideto Maezawa, 2011
Prototype, Harbor Red Brick Warehouse, Osaka, 2004
Prototype, Harbor Red Brick Warehouse, Osaka, 2004
Magnetic Organ
2004/2011
Materials: Coils, Amplifire, Motor, Cookie cutter, Crystal, Plaster figure etc.
Size: Dimension variable
Form: Installation