ex machina — 8-channel generative sound installation
My role
Art
Tools
Tidal Cycles
Task
To reflect on an idea that if an artist is a systems architect, and not a producer of individual objects, then how to determine the ontological and legal boundaries of systems producing objects?
Result
Self-titled solo exhibition at SA_)))gallery, Moscow, from June to August 2021.
About
The work is the code written in TidalCycles environment and executed autonomously, 8-channel audio generated in real time, and a wall projection of the code. A generative algorithm creates endless sound art piece by randomizing the combination of samples and effects.
Process
Coding
Since I used Tidal to play live coding sets, I started by scripting the generative sequence
Testing and setup
I spent hours trying to make the installation work on 8-channel setup, but it eventually worked
Exhibition
Me at the exhibition opening, showing that it is safe to come and overall QUALITY ASSURED
Documentation
Working installation
Live-coded version