This artwork is a sculptural installation by Rebecca Rutstein titled "Shimmer" (2018). It is made out of powder-coated steel, an LED lighting program, and motion sensors to create a fun and interactive piece of artwork. It was inspired by the depths of Mexico's Sea of Cortez at the Guaymas Basin, specifically the chemical and biological processes that happen there.
Gases and oil forms much faster at Mexico's Sea of Cortez because of the heat and pressure, forming stretched and warped hexagonal shapes. This inspired the shape of the artwork, and the LED motion sensored lighting was inspired by the different forms of phosphorescence in the Guaymas Basin.
This sculpture could definitely be used in a science content class. In life science, this could be incorporated when students are learning about biological processes. Phosphorescence would be a fun topic to discuss with students! For earth science, this artwork could be included when talking about bodies of water and water processes (which actually somewhat relates to my text set!) This could even be used in physical science when talking about light and electromagnetic energy. As you can see, this artwork could be included so many many different subcategories of science, so no matter what middle grade level, it can be used.
Even though social studies is not my content area, it could be used when learning about geography. The artwork is inspired from a sea in Mexico, specifically the Guaymas Basin, so this would be fun to include. Here is a close up view of the lights in the sculpture and the shape of the installment:
Overall I think the students would love this artwork incorporated with their learning. You could even include a video of the flickering lights, and encourage students to see it in person.
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