Movement of Water in Porous Media
This video work is a compilation of excerpts from films documenting research experiments. During each experiment, a transparent container containing various powders is observed from below, as water drips into it. The water trickling through the porous powder is diffused, while creating a range of interesting patterns. In some cases, a knitted spacer fabric is incorporated to influence the movement of the water.
Roof projection (05:52 minutes)
Video Design: Ofer Asaf
Materials: kaolinite, silica, cement, knitted spacer fabric, water
Project Team: Ayelet Karmon, Sarah Kostick, Ori Topaz, Ofir Zmudjak, Ofer Asaf
Project Advisors: Alva Peled, Dr. Tamir Kamai
Collaboration: Department of Structural Engineering - Ben Gurion University; Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences - Agricultural Research Organization - Volcani Center; CIRTex - Shenkar
CIRTex. (2020, November 17). Movement of Water in Porous Media. [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/480190994
CIRTex - Shenkar
Whilst working as Research Assistant at CIRTex Research Center in Shenkar College, artisic outcomes (recorded through photography and videography) emerged from the scientific research; investigating a novel type of textile reinforced concrete for sinkhole repair.