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**Title:** The Art of Interactive Mirrors by Daniel Rosen
**Summary:**
Artist Daniel Rosen creates innovative, interactive mirrors that transform how we perceive ourselves. Using unconventional materials (e.g., wooden tiles, trash, fans, pom-poms) and meticulous design, his pieces reflect the viewer's image through mechanical displays, often without cameras. Rosen's work explores the concept of perception, blurring the line between self-image and how others see us. With each new project, he overcomes technical challenges, recently incorporating sound in a commissioned piece for ASCAP. Ultimately, his art comes alive with the viewer's presence, co-creating a unique experience that captures more than just their image.
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1. Daniel Rosen creates interactive art pieces that utilize the concept of mirrors.
2. Rosen's work focuses on participation and interaction, where the viewer becomes part of the piece.
3. When a person stands in front of one of Rosen's art pieces, they see themselves reflected, with no learning curve.
4. Rosen has made mirrors from unconventional materials, including wooden tiles, trash fans, and pom-poms.
5. His first mirror project, the "Wooden Mirror", was made from 835 servo motors and 835 pieces of pine.
6. The "Wooden Mirror" project was featured and wired 20 years ago.
7. Initially, Rosen used servo motors, but now he uses stepper motors, which are all metal and more durable.
8. Some of Rosen's newer pieces use motion sensors or laser sensors instead of cameras.
9. Rosen still handles all aspects of his projects himself, from designing to building.
10. Rosen often doesn't know if a piece will work until it's fully built and plugged in.
11. He uses generative algorithms to create images or animations on his mechanical displays.
12. Rosen programs using microcontrollers like Arduino, without a graphical interface.
13. Over the years, Rosen has added features like transitions, textures, and effects (e.g., "blooming" or "raining") to his pieces.
14. The "Angles Mirror" piece uses 900 indicators that change angle to create images, rather than brightness.
15. Rosen's latest project is a commission for ASCAP, made from wood, brass, and mirrored steel.
16. This latest project incorporates sonic output, with 768 tilting tiles making different sounds based on their material (wood, brass, or steel).
17. The tiles are divided into columns to create rapid musical concepts like staccato or accelerando.