[Installation view of Rain Room//source]
Darkness engulfs the rain source. The black backdrop surrounding the rain adds to the drama of the experience. People are practicing interpretive dance within the simulated weather. A woman is holding a baby and a man is taking photos with a digital camera. The rain emits a cooling sensation. Heavy storm sounds with consistent thudding of rain drops resonate. The chatter of visitors peppers the room. One bright spotlight from a white light bulb casts shadows. The mix of man-made rain and electric light creates a small rainbow in one of the room's corners, yet it goes virtually unnoticed. All in all, Rain Room promises something magical, but its technical innovation is more impressive than the actual rain experience.
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