Variations in height can be achieved, but currently, the three standard lengths for the wall versions are 1.3, 2.3 and 3 metres. The uprights are available in three standard sizes - 4, 6 and 9 metres - and the mobiles come in 4 and 6 metre heights. The wall mounting poles are available in fixed, user-definable colours, which can be matched to any standard Lee or Rosco gel colour. The uprights are also available as fixed colours.
All three versions are available with CYM colour-changing mechanisms, complete with onboard programmer. The latter offers a selection of factory settings or can be programmed by the user and chased or crossfaded between colours, just like a normal colour-changing luminaire. The colour changing versions also have an additional serial port for linking to external controllers like lighting consoles.
The product blends a number of different technologies. It’s constructed from weatherized materials, and built with high wind resistance to the fore. Erection has been designed to be quick, simple and fuss-free. Over 36 wall-mounting and nine mobile I-Vex’s are currently in use for signage and highlighting buildings involved in the Liverpool Biennial 2002, a two-month event uniting artists from around the world in a celebration of contemporary art.
(Ruth Rossington)
