In September 2011, Wahlberg contributed to the set design of the María Pagés Dance Company flamenco stage show Utopia. A unique construction was devised for the show, using 20 Winch10 units to bring wires in motion and create a wavy effect, similar to the movement of flowy fabric. The ribbon effect was created by having a multitude of winches move three wires up and down. The winches move independently of each other and can form a variety of motion patterns and shapes.
Using a Wahlberg motor controller, the motion of the winches can be managed from the lighting desk.
The technique of applying dynamic force to objects by the use of winches, to animate static objects, can be varied in accordance with specific purposes and needs. See also the drape solution provided by Wahlberg for the 2011 Sade Live World Tour (click here: February 2011).
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