DUMBO Underwater

DUMBO Underwater from Eric Corriel on Vimeo.
Inspired by issues relating to climate change, DUMBO Underwater imagines what it might feel like if sea levels rose to the point where parts of New York City found themselves underwater.
Most scientists agree that sea levels are rising and that coastal cities, such as Brooklyn, are at risk for flooding. This being the case, it is worth considering the possibility that New York City, or some of its parts, may one day be underwater. This site-specific video installation uses the idea of the East River overflowing in DUMBO to transform this possibility into an experience.


DUMBO Underwater: installation (stop motion) from Eric Corriel on Vimeo.
This video shows the installation process for DUMBO Underwater, from September 17 - September 24, 2010.
The install process consisted of the following:
Sept 17: build prototype projector stand, test mapping video across 4 projectors, cut mylar for testing
Sept 18: proof of concept test in the space
Sept 19: build remaining (3) projector stands, install beams from which projectors will hang
Sept 20: cut remaining mylar, first full test of setup in the space
Sept 21: hang (3) remaining projectors from beams, video and electrical cabling, projector alignment
Sept 22: finalize video edits
Sept 23: render and compress video
Sept 24: clean up the space and press play


DUMBO Underwater: Opening Night from Eric Corriel on Vimeo.
Inspired by issues relating to climate change, DUMBO Underwater imagines what it might feel like if sea levels rose to the point where parts of New York City found themselves underwater. This video is from opening night at the Dumbo Arts Festival, September 24th, 2010.
Website: ericcorriel.com/​art/​DUMBO_Underwater
Photos: flickr.com/​photos/​eric_corriel/​sets/​72157625105283748/​