Vortex Harmonies
Arcangelo Constantini, 2025
Site-specific installation
Art meets science to restore water quality.
Vortex Harmonies is a kinetic, sonic sculpture that uses natural vortex movement to support water regeneration.
The sculpture circulates water through spiralling motion patterns inspired by mathematics and nature. As it moves, it also generates sound, transforming invisible ecological processes into an immersive sensory experience.
Artist Arcangelo Constantini combines vortex principles from inventor Viktor Schauberger with a bladeless turbine design inspired by Nikola Tesla’s work, referencing historical fringe technologies that explore unconventional methods for healing water.
The structure of the piece is a score related to Nikola Tesla: “If you knew the magnificence of 3, 6, and 9, you would have the key to the universe.”
It consists of nine hyperbolic funnels, nine base frequencies, a numerical pattern and its harmonics, with the intention of regeneration through vortexing.
Arcangelo Constantini is an artistic inventor and pioneer of the Media Arts in Mexico. He challenges scientific and mystical paradigms, hacking functional and obsolete technologies to engage in philosophical dialogues and constructing experimental artefacts.
This artwork is part of S+T+ARTS4WaterII, a European Commission programme that brings together artists, scientists, and local water authorities to address urgent water challenges through creative solutions. In Eindhoven, the project is organised by Waag Futurelab, curated by Maro Pebo in collaboration with Waterschap De Dommel Wetsus and PKS and with the kind support of the Van Abbemuseum. S+T+ARTS4WaterII is co-funded by the European Commission under grant agreement number LC-02629312. Curadora
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