THE CREATIVE PROCESS OF BIOPHONY
Central to this artistic process was the use of SymBioWare technology, an innovative tool that allows the translation of real-time biological data from plants into MIDI formats, which can be further processed to create visual and auditory outputs. By capturing the electrical signals emitted by plants, the technology enabled artists to tap into the unseen rhythms of nature and translate them into immersive sensory experiences. The result was a profound dialogue between the organic and the digital, where plant life became both the medium and the message.
The project also incorporated data visualizations and interactive installations that transformed the collected bio-data into dynamic visual forms. These visualizations were created using advanced software tools, such as TouchDesigner, allowing for the real-time manipulation and mapping of data onto various digital canvases. The visual outputs ranged from intricate point clouds and generative landscapes to fluid forms that reacted to live soundscapes, thus creating a multi-sensory environment that blurred the line between natural and artificial realities.
A pivotal element of the creative process involved various sensory practices designed to enhance the artists' awareness of their surroundings and foster deeper connections with the natural environment. These practices were drawn from diverse contemporary approaches, methodologies, and systems, ranging from meditative and contemplative exercises to immersive field recordings and embodied performance techniques. Through these practices, artists honed their sensory perception and responsiveness, enabling them to attune themselves to the subtle energies and frequencies of the natural landscape.
The residency culminated in a public art performance in Santa Spiritus on May 27th, 2024, where the artists presented their works to the local community. This event showcased the culmination of the residency's creative process—a dynamic blend of live performance, bio-data-driven music composition, and immersive visual projections that invited the audience to experience the intricate dance between nature, art, and technology.
The creative process of BIOPHONY: DANCING NATURE continues to evolve beyond the residency, as the artists carry forward their experiences and insights into new projects, pushing the boundaries of what is possible when art, nature, and technology are brought into dialogue.