the Aquarium Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Portal 1: A Rippling Space

 

June 14 through July 12, 2014

 

pARTies: Saturdays June 14th, 21st and 28th 7-10 pm and by appointment through July 12th

 

Every physical object has an infinite number of natural resonant frequencies. This piece creates an interactive space for the exploration of a composite sonic topology created from the frequencies found within three hanging cymbals. By moving 1 or 2 hands within the sensor space audience members activate 1800 4-note collections of natural resonant frequencies found within the structure of the hanging cymbals. Light reflected off the pool of water in which the cymbals are suspended visualizes the harmonic relationships presented. When not activated by an audience member, the cymbals sing to one another from their memories of the audiences' performances and from their own collection of atmospheric “songs”.