Plan B (Tentative idea): This idea involves continuously inflating balloons (with air) until they burst. The inflation and pause durations are randomized. The sound from the speakers inside the balloons changes dynamically as the balloons expand and contract. In this concept, five speakers play the same sound, with the volume gradually increasing as each balloon bursts in sequence.
Initial idea:
Plan A (Tentative idea): The initial idea was to use a helium tank to inflate two balloons. However, this approach presented two significant challenges during the planning phase:
- If the speaker is suspended inside the balloon, the balloon cannot rise.
- The helium tank cannot reverse the flow of gas, making it impossible for the balloon to achieve a “breathing” effect.
- If the balloon floats after inflation, the wires and hoses may become difficult to manage.
As a result, I shifted my approach. If balloons can act as containers for storing gas, could they supply gas to each other instead?
Improved:
This concept is currently feasible in the imagination stage, but there are some considerations: how to completely seal the balloons to prevent gas leakage, and how the balloons will deform under the influence of helium given that they cannot rise due to the weight of the speakers.
Necessary tests include:
- Testing the changes in sound produced by the speaker in a helium-filled balloon environment.
- Testing the sealing performance of the air pump and the balloons.
If I were to choose between Plan A and Plan B as my primary project for further development, I would choose Plan A. (If the sound can change in a helium environment, I believe the pitch might become higher.) This is because Plan 1 has an instantaneous effect, and its final presentation might rely on video. However, I prefer a more tangible presentation through an installation.