Jason Krugman is a New York-based artist focusing on kinetic light sculpture. His drawings and interactive sculptures have been shown at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, The Diagonal Mar Commercial Center in Barcelona, and The Sony Wondertechnology Lab in Manhattan. Jason is currently working on the development of a wind responsive LED system for large indoor and outdoor installations. Places of academic study include NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program, Tufts University, The Museum School in Boston, and The University of Barcelona.
Contact: jasonkrugman@gmail.com
Image Title: Firefly 870 LED Prototype
Dimensions: 8'W x 2"D x 8'H
Media: LEDs, Custom Switches and Aluminum
Description: 870 LED/wind switch pairs light up in response to the wind. People can trigger bursts and waves of white light by blowing on and fanning the piece
Dimensions: 150'W x 4000'D x 1000'H
Media: Wind Actuated, Solar-powered LED Modules
Description: Thousands of Firefly LED modules turn the Ambassador Bridge into a stunning, wind responsive, light sculpture
Dimensions: 4'W x 5"D x 48"H
Media: LEDs, Custom Switches and Aluminum
Description: 210 White LEDs light up in waves and bursts in response to the wind. Each has its own switch
Dimensions: 15'W x 20'D x 3'H
Media: String
Description: Site specific urban installation. String woven around a fence on Allen St in Manhattan
Dimensions: 12"W x 12"D x 12"H
Media: LEDs, acrylic, red gel and electronics
Description: Several custom-made LED arrays produce an intense and diffuse light within the cube.
Dimensions: 4'W x 1'D x 4'H
Media: Fluorescent Light Fixture, Motor, Electronics, Sensors
Description: A rotating fluorescent light that responds to people in its environment. Built on commission for artist Gretchen Skogerson.
Dimensions: 12''W x 90'D x 14'H
Media: Custom Light Switches, Light Fixtures
Description: People brush their hand along a panel of switches to trigger patterns of light down the hallway.
Dimensions: 3'W x 6'D x 6'H
Media: Plastic, Wood, Wire and Light Strands
Description: Life-sized human sculpture. Position and placement change depending on installation
Dimensions: 24"W x 24"D x 12"H
Media: Wood, motor, electronics, magnets and marbles
Description: A rotating magnetic wheel within the piece moves magnets through the marbles on its surface.
Dimensions: 30"W x 24"H
Media: String
Description: A looping video is projected over a drawing of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, showing the parts from the scene that are moving, such as cars, birds and pedestrians.