Angel Problem film still cover

Angel Problem

2025

Real-time simulation, infinite duration, media engine, self-sequencing processing, plasma display, built-in polyphonic speakers, aluminum, magnets, fabric, Megachile spp.

Angel Problem exists in a dance between change, dilemma and freedom. A music box and semi-exposed brain-computer plays Angel and Devil in an infinite virtual game of chess. As the game goes on, the Devil attempts to stop the Angel from flying on forever, namely by trying to block itself from rendering the moving images that appear on a plasma screen and the Dub music originating from inside the machine. The images themselves are a synthesis of the motion of a ballerina inside a small music box, and the mutation of a common fly.

Angel Problem research wall

Angel Problem research wall

Angel Problem research wall

Angel Problem research wall
Angel Problem research wall
Angel Problem research wall

Production Credits

Created and produced by LJ Mayorga, code by Diego Jocelyn, design by Jen Serota, fabrication by Sol Gille, sound design and mixing by LJ Mayorga.