Collaborative Ecosystems for a Sustainable World

Do Bodies Dream of Electromagnetic Organs?

Esther Rodríguez Barbero (ES)

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Do bodies dream of electromagnetic organs? is a performative installation built by movement sensors that reflects on the relationship between body and electromagnetic biomedical implanted devices. It addresses the alterations in terms of perception, self-perception, movement and spatial relations that appear after some experiences where state of consciousness is suspended. It proposes an environment that works as an extension of these devices, researching on politics of the body, cyborg, otherness and the unknown.

Do Bodies Dream of Electromagnetic Organs?

Do Bodies Dream of Electromagnetic Organs?
Credit: tom mesic
Do Bodies Dream of Electromagnetic Organs?

Do Bodies Dream of Electromagnetic Organs?
Credit: tom mesic
Do Bodies Dream of Electromagnetic Organs?

Do Bodies Dream of Electromagnetic Organs?
Credit: tom mesic
Do Bodies Dream of Electromagnetic Organs?

Do Bodies Dream of Electromagnetic Organs?
Credit: tom mesic

This project is the result of the Ars Electronica Garden Barcelona 2020 Grants promoted by the Institut Ramon Llull, the .NewArt { foundation;}, UOC, La Caldera, and Hangar, presented at Canòdrom as part of Ars Electronica Garden Barcelona 2021 exhibition.

Biography

Esther Rodríguez-Barbero is a choreographer, performer, architect and researcher in the arts. Her research addresses the relationships between body, space & place through dance and movement, starting from curiosity towards the unknown as a driving force. She has developed several projects covering different formats, performances, site works, installations and laboratories.

Credits

Coding & software architecture: Ivan Paz (MX) & Roger Pibernat (ES) (Top Lab Collective)
Technical advice & interactive support: Miguel de las Heras (Interactive Laboratory, Hangar) (ES)
Structure design & assembly: Elia Bagó (ES)
Sound support: José Velasco (ES)