Synthetic_SoulTelevisuality for XeniaThe ReaderMusic for Twelve Trees

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Synthetic_Soul (2005) is a continued effort to explore the human interaction/integration of gallery objects using living artifacts as core components of living sculpture. Continuing on the foundations of Salix, Synthetic_Soul is a kinetic work comprised of a living Ficus Benjamina, Tillandsia usneoides, 12 volt motor, infrared sensors, basic stamp. The work is suspended from the gallery ceiling. As one approaches the work, sensors embedded at the bottom of the unit, pick up human presence, turning on a motor attached to the branches of the tree via small wire cables. Sensors imbedded within the branches (accelerometers) record movement of the branch in space and return these numbers back to the audience via MAX/MSP software and a G4 computer synthesized voice. (Hopkins Gallery, Columbus, 2005)

 

Televisuality for Xenia (2003-4) explores the concepts of prosthetic devices, embedded man-made components and the idea of art making art. Xenia is made of cut branches from Salix Salicaceae, twelve volt dc gear head motors, hand-made cams, universal joints, video camera, and infra red sensors. I wanted to consider three ideas with Xenia. (Eyebeam, NYC 2003)

Music for Twelve Trees (2002) is study of human interaction and communication with a series of twelve trees. Each tree has a simple organic/man-made sound mechanism attached to the branches. As the viewer approaches, infra red sensors pick up the presence and instruct the tree to play one of twelve notes and varying tempo's, Music for twelve trees is loosely based on the musical theory of Arnold Schönberg (1874-1951.) (Acme Art Company, Columbus, 2002)

The Reader (2001-3)considers the application of technology and mad-made materials into a once living object(s) to create a work which is given a human task, in the case of the Reader, examining large tomes and projecting them upon a screen situated behind the work. (Pratt Art Institute, 2002)

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