berfin ataman

The Sympathetic Motion series comprises four large-scale soft kinetic sculptures. The series takes its name from the musical term sympathetic resonance, which refers to the harmonic phenomenon in which a passive string or vibratory body responds to external vibrations that share a harmonic likeness. Similarly, each sculpture in the series features a programmed motion that responds to real-time environmental data, such as temperature or sunlight. While the initial motion is data-driven, the behavior of each piece becomes increasingly unpredictable due to the interplay between mechanical components, internal structures, and the flexible fabric.

The series investigates how motion can trigger emotional and behavioral responses in viewers, and why humans tend to anthropomorphize moving forms. The design choices intentionally exploit our tendency to animate lifeless objects, offering an opportunity to engage with something that is both non-human and non-identifiable.