Motiva

Philosophical Art for Motiva

Motiva is philosophical art on your wall. A patented design concept that brings together inspiring quotes with beautiful artwork to create a new medium for expression. In a process called “visual compression”, Motiva's proprietary algorithm identifies common words within a set of quotes and overlaps them in a way that creates a unique letter grid. This unique grid is matched with striking artwork, printed on fine paper, and harnessed in a wooden frame. As Motiva hangs on your wall, it slowly reveals the quotes hidden within.

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Motiva Philosophical Art Translations

Bringing Motiva closer to you with translations in multiple languages: Philosophical Art EN, Filosofiese Kuns AF, Arti Filozofik SQ, የፍልስፍና ጥበብ AM, الفن الفلسفي AR, Փիլիսոփայական Արվեստ HY, Fəlsəfi Sənət AZ, Arte Filosofikoa EU, Філасофскае Мастацтва BE, দার্শনিক শিল্প BN, Filozofska Umjetnost BS, Философско Изкуство BG, ဒဿနအနုပညာ MY, Art Filosòfic CA, Pilosopikal Nga Arte CEB, Luso La Filosofi NY, 哲學藝術 ZY, 哲学艺术 ZH, Arte Filosofica CO, Filozofska Umjetnost HR, Filozofické Umění CS, Filosofisk Kunst DA, Filosofische Kunst NL, Filozofia Arto EO, Filosoofiline Kunst ET, Filosofinen Taide FI, Art Philosophique FR, Ealain Feallsanachail GD, Arte Filosófica GL, ფილოსოფიური ხელოვნება KA, Philosophische Kunst DE, Φιλοσοφική Τέχνη EL, ફિલોસોફિકલ કલા GU, Atizay Filozofik HT, Fasahar Falsafa HA, Ke Akamai Kālaiʻike HAW, אמנות פילוסופית HE, दार्शनिक कला HI, Philosophical Art HMN, Filozófiai Művészet HU, Heimspekilist IS, Nka Nkà Ihe Ọmụma IG, Seni Filosofis ID, Ealaín Fealsúnach GA, Arte Filosofica IT, 哲学芸術は JA, Seni Filosofis JV, ತಾತ್ವಿಕ ಕಲೆ KN, Философиялық Өнер KK, សិល្បៈទស្សនវិជ្ជា KM, Ubuhanzi Bwa Filozofiya RW, 철학적 예술 KO, Hunera Felsefî KU, Философиялык Искусство KY, ສິລະປະປັດຊະຍາ LO, Ars Philosophica LA, Filozofiskā Māksla LV, Filosofinis Menas LT, Philosophesch Konscht LB, Филозофска Уметност MK, Zavakanto Filozofika MG, Seni Falsafah MS, ദാർശനിക കല ML, Arti Filosofika MT, Ko Te Toi Whakaaro MI, तात्विक कला MR, Гүн Ухааны Урлаг MN, दार्शनिक कला NE, Filosofisk Kunst NO, ଦାର୍ଶନିକ କଳା OR, فلسفي هنر PS, هنر فلسفی FA, Sztuka Filozoficzna PL, Arte Filosófica PT, ਦਾਰਸ਼ਨਿਕ ਕਲਾ PA, Arta Filozofică RO, Философское Искусство RU, Faatufugaga Filosofia SM, Филозофска Уметност SR, Philosophical Art SN, فلسفو فن SD, දාර්ශනික කලාව SI, Filozofické Umenie SK, Filozofska Umetnost SL, Fanka Falsafada SO, Bonono Ba Filosofi ST, Arte Filosófico ES, Seni Filosofis SU, Sanaa Ya Falsafa SW, Filosofisk Konst SV, Ang Philosophical Art TL, Санъати Фалсафй TG, தத்துவக் கலை TA, Фәлсәфи Сәнгать TT, తాత్విక కళ TE, ศิลปะเชิงปรัชญา TH, Felsefi Sanat TR, Filosofiýa Sungaty TK, Філософське Мистецтво UK, فلسفیانہ فن UR, پەلسەپە سەنئىتى UG, Falsafiy San'at UZ, Nghệ Thuật Triết Học VI, Gelfyddyd Gain Yw Celfyddyd Athronyddol CY, Filosofyske Keunst FY, Ubugcisa Befilosofi XH, פילאָסאָפיקאַל קונסט YI, Iṣẹ Ọna Imọ YO, Ubuciko Befilosofi ZU.

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Unique Properties

The fusion of words with art, empowered by technology, brings philosophical art to your wall as Motiva. In a process called visual compression, Motiva’s proprietary algorithm identifies common words within a set of quotes and overlaps them in a way that creates a unique letter grid. This unique grid is matched with striking artwork, printed on fine paper, and harnessed in a wooden frame. Words hidden within the grid illuminate to form meaningful statements to inspire and surprise the viewer.

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motivaart, philosophicalart, visualcompression, philosophicalwallart, visualart

Production Technology

Motiva is printed on Bockingford Inkjet Fine Art Paper that has specialized UV screening archival ink and is protected by a layer of art-grade varnish, all of which have contributed to the paper's imperative translucent qualities. Motiva’s print accuracy requirements exceed basic industry standards, allowing a deviation of a maximum of 0.1 mm. This ensures the most clear-cut display of each illuminated letter within the 576 LED bulb tray. The 50 mm frame is cut from sustainably procured oak wood, spray painted with Jet Black double-coated paint, and then hand-polished. Motiva has inbuilt light and motion sensors that are concealed in its body. The motion sensor detects movement in Motiva's surroundings, activating its display only when someone is around to enjoy it. As the light sensor detects the light around the Motiva, it continually adjusts its luminosity and thus, reducing power consumption. Motiva is cordless and relies on a powerful and long-lasting battery for energy supply.

Design Challenge

The overarching challenge in the design of Motiva was to preserve a look of traditional art while integrating it with powerful technology. This paradoxical state lies at the heart of Motiva and is credited with contributing to its surprising and compelling visual experience. In collaboration with Pentagram on the initial design, we decided to create Motiva using physical elements. Our first challenge was in selecting the right type of art paper that would have the necessary qualities to be just translucent enough to let light illuminate through while being able to account for the ambient light in the room in order to yield an optimal viewing experience. After months of testing various papers from around the world, Bockingford Inkjet fine-art paper was selected. The second challenge was ensuring that only specific letters will illuminate precisely at any given point and no light will bleed to the sides. To resolve this issue, we developed an additional laser-cut Perspex print layer that is manually matched to the artwork with an accuracy of 0.1 mm deviation, well above the print industry standard. Thirdly, Motiva’s algorithm, which takes a set of quotes and packs them into a unique letter grid, had to be elegantly merged with the artwork in such a way that it did not take away from the image yet allows for the quotes to be highly readable. That delicate balance was achieved as a result of the proprietary font we developed as well as small but significant adjustments of the color scheme, opacity and general light luminosity in the LED lights. Another major effort was invested in concealing the various technological components that make up Motiva in order to uphold the look of traditional art and a minimalist design. The long-lasting battery, 576 LED bulbs, computer processor, and electronic framework have all been elegantly concealed leaving the viewer with a harmoniously blended multi-faceted composition, harnessed in a minimal oak wood frame that hangs seamlessly on the wall.

Project Duration

The ideation of the Motiva concept began in 2018. In 2022, after 4 years of research and development, Motiva was softly launched in Design London, and in 2023 officially began online sales and international shipping.

Operation Flow

Motiva has a minimalistic, quiet, and unassuming air to it despite its technological depth. Hanging on the wall, free from any visible hi-tech traits, it is as easy to hang as any other wall art. After unboxing the Motiva, the user will find a power supply, a special wall mount, as well as a Motiva User Manual with clear instructions and simple diagrams. Once Motiva is hanging on the wall, the viewer can switch the ON button and begin to enjoy the experience. Using the letter grid, Motiva will signal to the viewer its status - whether it’s on, charging, or needs to be charged. When the battery of Motiva runs low, it will indicate the need for charging by flashing the word MOTIVA in the bottom right corner. To recharge, users simply connect Motiva to a power source using the provided USB-C cable. During charging, Motiva will not display any quotes to maintain its traditional art appearance, as it is designed to hang cord-free on the wall. The motion sensors detect the ambient traffic in the room and begin to display quotes in a random sequence at varying times, to always maintain the element of surprise. And conversely, when the room is empty, Motiva will not display any quotes saving energy for future use. Motiva ingeniously combines technology and design to bring a new level of immersion to art.

Research

The ability to resonate with, and connect to, people these days is more challenging than ever. The influx of information coming in various mediums, simultaneously, excessively and with little filtration has become a pervasive problem for many. Important ideas, thought provoking messages and authentic expressions are struggling to rise above noise level to reach the individual in a significant way. Artists and thought leaders have found Motiva to be a vehicle for expression in a unique and meaningful way, that is both quiet as it is loud, surprising as it is lasting. In a world saturated with messages and fighting over people’s attention, Motiva creates a new space, a new pace, and a new way to inspire, evolve and grow.

Inspiration

Motiva's founder, Ronen Shilo, has always had a deep love for quotes and an appreciation to great minds that led to his fascination with presenting quotes in a meaningful way - optimized to fit as many as possible in a limited space. As a hi-tech veteran and software engineer at heart, it was no surprise that he defined it as a technological problem that needed a resolution. So what started as a tedious manual process, turned into the Motiva algorithm that creates an efficiently packed grid with numerous quotes within. The Motiva concept was born and its first manifestation as wall art was soon underway.

Image Credits

Image #1 Motiva, Construction and Deconstruction, 2022 Image #2 Motiva, StrongHer, 2022 Image #3 Motiva, 2021 Image #4 Motiva, L'Envol, 2022 Image #5 Motiva, 2022

Project Overview

Motiva Philosophical Art has been a Bronze winner in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Ronen Shilo was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Motiva Philosophical Art.

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