Ice Window (2002)

Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA

48”L x 24”W x 30”H, viewing area 18”x18”, Water, Polaroid filters, refrigeration apparatus.

Ice forming on top of a chilled horizontal window is viewed through polarizing filters allowing one to watch richly colored crystals grow. A water sprayer allows the user to re-melt the ice so they can watch the process anew.