The art piece “Ephemeral Threads” by Frank Bueltge is an interactive sculpture that stands 12-feet tall and consists of 1,000 threads suspended from the ceiling. Each thread is made of a transparent material and changes hues of pastel colors when touched by the visitors. The colors spread and disperse along the thread leaving a trail of vibrant patterns. The threads react to movement and sound, creating a mesmerizing symphony of colors and shapes that change with each interaction. “Ephemeral Threads” invites the audience to participate in the creation of the artwork, blurring the lines between artist and spectator.

Bueltge’s “Ephemeral Threads” embodies the philosophical concept of phenomenology, as the artwork is an experience-based sculpture that focuses on the visitor’s perception and interaction with the work. Much like how phenomenology asserts that our perceptions shape our reality, the artwork invites visitors to shape the artwork through their interactions. It evokes the idea of subjectivity, allowing each person to have a unique and personal experience with the artwork. “Ephemeral Threads” shows how art can be a dialogical experience between the artist, the artwork, and the audience. The artwork was released today in the popular art gallery, Art Trail. Frank Bueltge previously released an interactive sculpture called “The Pulse,” which can be viewed here: Check it out here.