PIPE

PIPE by Rejane Cantoni is a captivating site-specific sculpture that invites visitors to immerse themselves in a mesmerizing landscape. The presentation at Wonderspaces Arizona shows the remarkable transformation of the Grand Canyon from dawn to dusk from the artist's perspective.

Comprised of cylindrical wooden modules adorned with mirrors, this architectural-scale installation presents a unique and immersive experience. As visitors step into PIPE, they are transported to a different time and space. At one end of the sculpture, the LED screen showcases the remarkable transformation of the Grand Canyon from dawn to dusk. Witness how the position of the sun casts captivating shadows, shapes morph, and colors shift, creating an ever-evolving landscape. This immersive artwork allows multiple users to engage simultaneously, fostering a sense of shared exploration. 

For this site-specific version of PIPE, the artist, one videographer, and two Wonderspaces team members spent the day filming the time-lapse at Mather Point at the Grand Canyon, with permission, from dawn to dusk in January 2022.

Thanks to its wide view and the dramatic formations visible from the area, Mather Point is a popular place for both sunrise and sunset throughout the year. On a clear day, you can see 30+ miles (48 km) to the east and 60+ miles (96 km) to the west.

Additional credits:

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

Production team: Lee Dawkins, Nik Kosnett, Wonderspaces team

Videographer: Yadira Villarreal

Video editing: Raphael Botter, Rejane Cantoni

Rejane Cantoni is an artist based in São Paulo, Brazil. She studied communication, semiotics, visualization of information systems, and kinematic interfaces in both São Paulo, Brazil, and Geneva, Switzerland. She holds multiple graduate degrees and has taught mathematics, physics, and technology at the Catholic University of São Paulo. Since 1987, she has researched and developed immersive installations using devices and technology for the acquisition and manipulation of data in both natural and automated environments. Her installations use sound, visuals, and touch to allow audiences to explore unique environments.

Cantoni believes that audiences’ interactions with the artwork are as important a step as conceiving and creating the artwork. She often spends time observing participants to learn more about how the artwork functions. She thinks of her installations as combinations of sculpture, architecture, and movement and even as paintings in the way they manipulate light.

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