Rimon: The Cosmogranate

• Project Title: “Rimon: The Cosmograntate”
• Project Type: Interactive Installation
• Year Created: 2023
• Technology: Controllable LED, ESP32 Microcontroller, WLEDs
• Goal: Create an immersive space that reacts to participants’ audio and motion input.

“Rimon: The Cosmogranate” is an immersive art piece, inspired by the Hebrew word ‘rimon,’ meaning pomegranate. Its form mirrors the fruit, emitting a radiant significance. At its core, it merges art with interaction. Inner sensors respond to audience movement, translating presence into a dynamic interplay of lights and sounds.

This kinetic symphony crafts a unique and captivating experience that boasts shining over 14k LED lights. The project honors a tradition of Jewish ingenuity, echoing the pomegranate’s role in the Torah and the cherished Sukkah during Sukkot. Rooted in Mike Wirth’s Jewish Futurism body of work, the project blends ancient wisdom with futuristic visions.

This resonant symbol, shared across cultures and religions, serves as a unifying emblem. Here, technology, spirituality, and community converge, each light and sound carrying a timeless narrative. Step into this radiant realm, where history’s echoes meld with the pulse of innovation, weaving a tapestry of unity and celebration across generations.