Saturday 11 September 2010

Carsten Nicolai - syn chron

http://www.carstennicolai.de/d/works/img/syn_chron4.jpg

 syn chron 2004
lightweight structure, steel, aluminum, laser projection, sound system, rubber
1250 x 800 x 460cm
The intention of syn chron is to create an integral sculpture of light, sound and architecture. the translucent skin of the crystal-shaped body besides its function to define the spatial structure of the object additionally serves as an interface for a synchronized play of light and sound. the object at the same time is a room for spatial experience, an acoustic resonance body, and a projection surface. the visitor is witness to an interplay of electronic sound – transmitted onto the surface of the crystal shape – and programmed laser beams that are visible both on the out- and the inside. syn chron hereby creates an synaesthetic experience: on the level of human perception space, light and sound blend into each other to form a holistic experience.

Carsten Nicolai is a sound artist that often collaborates with Ryoji Ikeda. He's released numerous electro glitchy albums under the name Alva Noto. Below you can see it in action.