This project embarks on a quest to capture the elusive essence of wind, a force that knows no boundaries. A metaphor for the fluid communication between the elements, beings and things, this planetary breath becomes the mode through which to consider the world with a sense of hope.
Transmutations of Intangible Impulses
In a context where digital technologies, the environment and interconnectivity are central concerns, Capturing the Ether addresses these issues with curiosity and openness.
The project embarks on a quest to capture the elusive essence of wind, a force that knows no boundaries. A metaphor for the fluid communication between the elements, beings and things, this planetary breath becomes the mode through which to consider the world with a sense of hope.
Reflecting on wind and its entropic character, the generative installation extends the performative act of data collection into the objects’ performativity. Through an electronic and mechanical system, the artists present a poetic and multiform exploration of air in motion, a conversation between the elements, humans and machines.
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Capturing the Ether
Pierre Boulanger (CA), Juan David Molina (CA), Triska Sicuranzo Gagné (CA), Samah Saidi (CA)
Transmutations of Intangible Impulses To record the air currents, the artists developed tools that are both performative instruments and data collection devices. The data is reinterpreted and used to activate various sonic and kinetic devices. Programming ensures that mechanisms of pulleys and taut ropes, motors, loudspeakers, fans, projectors and other materials present in the space…
Université Laval (CA)
For over 40 years, the School of Art at Université Laval in Québec City has cultivated independent artists with individualized education. Located in the city’s cultural district, the institution offers optimal conditions where students benefit from a dynamic environment that promotes creativity, networking and professional experience guided by a connected faculty. Students are encouraged to develop their unique qualities and artistic paths while acquiring essential knowledge and skills,
Credits
Artists: Pierre Boulanger, Juan David Molina, Triska Sicuranzo Gagné, Samah Saidi / Collaborators: Myriam Lambert, Félix Tremblay, Guillaume Côté, Carole Siciak, (Avatar, Artist-run centre dedicated to audio art and electronic arts) / Jocelyn Robert (Laval University) / Jacques Samson (Laval University)
With the support of: Première Ovation in partnership with Quebec city, Fonds d’enseignement et de recherche (Université Laval), Avatar, Artist-run centre dedicated to audio art and electronic arts
