CUBES
Oct-2018
A New Media Dance Performance
by Ting-Yu Lee, Wu-Mei Hsuan, Ai-No Ma, Uei-Ting Huang, Yi-Po Hung, Kai Xue, Vakulya Zoltan (dancer)
by Ting-Yu Lee, Wu-Mei Hsuan, Ai-No Ma, Uei-Ting Huang, Yi-Po Hung, Kai Xue, Vakulya Zoltan (dancer)
The luminescent cube is regarded as a distinct life form, an entity of its own.
It react to the rhythmic cadence of footsteps,
springing forth and intertwining in a dance with the performer.
With a mere touch of light,
it defies the commands of its handler, contradicting their desires.
It aspires to fathom the language shared among its kindred,
making attempts to establish a connection with its fellow cubes.
Equipped with the faculties of sight and hearing,
it engages in discourse with the world through the medium of light.
This artistic presentation has been cultivated with the core concept of spatial timing. The multi-sensory cube stands as an autonomous entity, dynamically responding to the vibrancy and soundscape of its surroundings. When assembled in a group, they form a cohesive community that interacts and mutually influences one another.
It react to the rhythmic cadence of footsteps,
springing forth and intertwining in a dance with the performer.
With a mere touch of light,
it defies the commands of its handler, contradicting their desires.
It aspires to fathom the language shared among its kindred,
making attempts to establish a connection with its fellow cubes.
Equipped with the faculties of sight and hearing,
it engages in discourse with the world through the medium of light.
This artistic presentation has been cultivated with the core concept of spatial timing. The multi-sensory cube stands as an autonomous entity, dynamically responding to the vibrancy and soundscape of its surroundings. When assembled in a group, they form a cohesive community that interacts and mutually influences one another.
We aimed to transform the installation from being merely an accessory for performers to becoming an equal participant in the performance, capable of interactive engagement and real-time feedback. Through the use of three-axis sensors, light sensors, and sound sensors, the lights on the six sides of the installation change in response to the dancer’s movements. They also react to environmental sounds by producing corresponding flashes. Additionally, the installations can influence each other through the reception of light, functioning both as individuals and as a collective whole. After several rounds of testing and modifications with the dancer, we finalized the on-site performance.
These interactive cubes serve not only as performance props but also as mediums for bridging the gap between dancers and the audience, fostering a closer connection between the two.
I was involved in the design and fabrication of the installation structure. The creation of these cubes was guided by the scenarios in which dancers would be using them, as well as the specific limitations posed by various sensors such as accelerometers and photoresistors.