Art Music Audio-Visual Installation

Location

Student Hall for Exploration and Development - Ensemble Studio

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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Art Music," an interactive audio-visual installation that merges visual art and generative music. This interactive experience leverages pixel data from a digital representation of Scott Rispin's painting, Transition: Brook and Bank, to breathe life into a synthesized ensemble of piano, viola, and double bass. The result is a harmonious fusion of visual and auditory elements, an experience that transcends the conventional boundaries of art and music. As one approaches the exhibit, they encounter a touch screen displaying an abstract painting. This digital canvas is more than an image; it is an interactive gateway to a world where art and sound intertwine. By touching the screen, visitors become active participants, directly shaping the parameters of the generative music system. Touch gestures on the screen dynamically influence the generative music system, allowing users to mold the sonic landscape in real time. The responsiveness of the installation ensures that each touch is a brushstroke in the evolving musical composition, providing a unique and interactive experience. This interaction transforms the artwork into a personalized electronic instrument. The collective touch of visitors becomes an integral part of the evolution of the algorithmic soundscape. Each interaction resonates within the generative music system, contributing to the ever-changing tapestry of sound. The result is a captivating and immersive experience where the boundaries between creator and observer blur. "Art Music" is not merely an exhibit; it is an interactive symphony, a harmonious blend of creative expression and technological innovation that invites one to participate in the evolution of an immersive artistic journey.

Art Music

Location

Student Hall for Exploration and Development - Ensemble Studio

Topics

Exhibitor
Joel Hunt

Advisor(s)
Joel Hunt

Organization
I (Joel Hunt) am a faculty member in RIT's School of Performing Arts.


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