The War of Civilizations (2020)

Two screens and light source – interactive installation

Interaction with the installation – video (autoplays when loaded)

On the two LCDs – worlds, the populations are presented in a simple graphic way. They are different on both monitors, but both are governed by the same rules. By illuminating the screen, you can lead to the development of one of the civilizations, or even destroy it by excessive lighting. By choosing the right amount of light, you can lead to perfect growth. Light is the only external factor needed for survival. 

       It is possible to help two civilizations in the same time, but it requires extra physical effort from the participant,  by swinging  the light back and forth all the time. When one world reaches its peak, it starts to conquer the other one. When both world are dominated by one civilization and have reached their capacity, it slowly begins to die out.

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