She
Year
June 2023
Type
Artwork
She is a generative sound art series created for Sonic Alchemy, an online exhibition curated by Unit London. The collection comprises 7 distinct pieces, each available in 5 editions. The exhibition, which featured artists Alida Sun, Boreta, and Elias Jarzombek, enhanced the presentation of each work through artist interviews, influential music playlists, as well as essays by highly respected academics. This thoughtful curatorial approach provided a rich context for experiencing She alongside the other works.
Artwork Description
A shape-shifting figure emerges, sculpted by sound. She reflects on the language of frequencies and form and combines live performance with coded audio-reactive elements. The visual output is generated by frequency data and could be interpreted as a self-portrait that echoes the emotions, sensations and memories that sound can invoke.
The artwork is further manipulated in real-time using a MIDI controller, adding a performative layer to the process. The audio is created using generative systems in Ableton Live and is designed by Eaton Crous. The animations in each iteration are inspired by the ritual of dance and how we express ourselves and visualise what we hear through the movement of our bodies.
Credits
Visual Artist - Joëlle Snaith
Sound Design - Eaton Crous