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Sound Mirror (No. 1)


(Fig. 1) Installation view. Click photo for more images.

FEATURES


YEAR 2018
MEDIUM Sound sculpture, sound installation
MATERIALS Electronic components, masonite board, acrylic, passive infrared sensor, loudspeakers, audio peripherals
DIMENSIONS Panel: 24 x 48 x 4 in. (LWD)
Installation dimensions variable

DESCRIPTION

Sound Mirror (No.1) is an interactive installation and an instrument. It produces varying sounds based on an individual’s presence, movement, and proximity to the panel. It acts as an interface for an intimate self-examination and sonically mirrors an individual’s presence. There are two main electronic sensors on the panel; a movement sensor activates the sound when a presence has been detected, and an array of photocells senses the amount of light from the spotlight. The disruption caused by a body interrupting the light source to the photocells is translated into the tones and pitch of Sound Mirror: the less light that the photocells detect, a slower and deeper sound is produced.

(Fig. 2) Live audio excerpt

EXHIBITION HISTORY

2018 - Arstcape Youngplace, Toronto, ON
2018 - D'Arcy Symposium, Toronto, ON
2018 - Gallery 1265, Toronto, ON

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