1.30-4.30pm, Thur 29th Sep
The installation aims to technically reconstruct a traditional Chinese Guqin string instrument, to invite bodily interpretation of the classical instrument. Guqin has a special place in the Chinese history as a symbol of the high-culture of the nobles and intellectuals (Junzi, Superior Man). It’s also seen as the vessel for pursuing harmony. Guqin is sometimes referred to by the Chinese as “the father of Chinese music” or “the instrument of the sages”.
The installation allows the performer and audience to experience three dimensions of the culture: sound, movement and emotion. The setup consists of an interactive instrument with “strings” created by laser sensors network, designed to allow meaningful intervention of movements to trigger the sound. The performer will also wear bend and pressure sensors at different parts of the body to create layer of sound effects. The emotion of the performer will be sensed by an ECG heatbeat sensor, which in turn translates into the temperature actuation (heating and cooling) at the palm rest of the audience, so that they could feel the additional sensation of the performance.
Artists
MiDEA Lab and EON Reality
Venue
Mahjong Room, Crackhouse
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