Unexpected Growth vs Stimmy Force

"Unexpected Growth," by Tamiko Thiel (with /p), is a geolocative, site specific augmented reality art installation commissioned by the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. It premiered in the exhibition "Programmed: Rules, Codes, and Choreographies in Art, 1965–2018," from September 28, 2018 - April 14, 2019. To experience it, download the „Unexpected Growth“ app to your own smartphone, go onto the Whitney Museum 6th floor terrace and look around the terrace in the display of this app. You will find yourself surrounded by a coral reef, as if the sea water levels have risen to inundate the entire Whitney Museum under water. Occasional waves seem to sweep the corals back and forth - they have become mobile, to better respond to changing climate conditions. In nature, many corals are self-similar structures following simple, repetitive rules of growth, which can often be described as mathematical „Lindenmayer systems.“ Here, you can see that the corals are forming these Lindenmayer systems out of plastic waste. Is this our future, as plastic waste becomes more numerous than the fish in the sea? Construction and use of smartphones is also a factor contributing to global climate change. As more and more visitors view the corals at the Whitney, their colors slowly bleach to white. Only after many hours of rest from the mediated human gaze will the corals regain their vibrant colors.

Stimmy Force is a new sensory fidget designed to help reduce stress, regain focus, and restore calmness. Everyone experiences stimming on some level, and its benefits can be extremely positive - especially for individuals on the spectrum. Stimming is known to reduce anxiety, ease transition(s), lessen sensory overload, and help restore a sense of control. Features - Super smooth, friction-free animation! - Change the amount of force pull (attraction), push (strength), size, total, and select from carefully selected color palettes - Press and drag to move the balls all over the screen. They always come back! - Ad free! - No internet required! We hope you enjoy your experience and stim out with Stimmy Force!