Located at the Marcy-SUNY Parkway roundabout, marking the entrance to Wolfspeed's Mohawk Valley Fab in New York State, USA, the VIBRANT MERIDIAN sculpture is a unique public art piece inspired by Wolfspeed's work in wide bandgap semiconductors. These semiconductors play a crucial role in electric vehicles, 5G, renewable energy, defense, and aerospace.
The concept behind the sculpture is that its shape undergoes a transformation from the original semiconductor properties and molecules of silicon carbide and gallium nitride, evolving into a 3D form composed of horizontal and vertical lines. This transformation represents a shift, turning the initial product into a symbolic representation of several curved steel sticks painted with a gradient of complementary colors, creating a visually striking contrast between the layers. This thoughtful design not only adds a dynamic and vibrant appearance, when viewed in motion by drivers in the roundabout but also serves as a symbolic representation of Wolfspeed's technological contributions in the field of wide bandgap semiconductors.
Credits:
Commissioned by Marcy Nanocenter in NY. USA.
Collaboration with Michael R. DiCarlo @m_r_dicarlo
Fabrication by 4t STATE @4thstatellc
Engineering by RBHU @rbhullc
Footage captured by Osmany Cabrera @osmworks
Thanks @runwithwolfspeed and Marcy Nanotechnology Center for selecting our work!
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