Our Process
Start from Spinning Machine (2022)
Materials: Spinning Tube, Motor, Arduino
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The piece intends to generate sounds through physicality and spinning motion. The rotational process of the mechanical tube maximizes movement possibilities such as polarities, interruption, distraction, parallel motion, and disorientation. The sounds are generated by amplification inside the spinning tube, which captures the swirling sound, air, movements, and mechanical tension of the physical motor. The overall experience of the work is to create an installation that appears to be “alive” through the mechanics and programming processes.
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This video is filmed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) which is extending as a new collaboration with an engineer, Duhan Zhang (MIT) for new version of this work.
Credits:
The project was originally initiated from Human and Machine Project (Cornell) 2021-22. Later, Piyawat makes variation of this work as a new sound installation which received a commission from Outernational, Hellerau Europäisches Zentrum der Künste (Dresden, Germany), premiered in Dresden at Dresdener Tage der zeitgenössischen Musik 2023 (April 20 – 24, 2023).
Combine with Visuals from Electromagnetic Convection
Materials: Spinning Tube, Motor, Arduino
Throughout our collaborative process, we experimented on a quest to redefine the existing installation of Dr. Louilarpprasert's spinning machine. By intertwining the amalgamation process of visual arts curated by Dr. Zhang, we delved into the conceptual realm of "Parallel" and its nuanced behaviors. This convergence sparked a torrent of ideas, resonating through sounds, motions, and the intrinsic characteristics of an experimental performance.
Credits:
the video of electromagnetic convection was documented by Dr. Duhan Zhang, and visually processed by Dr. Piyawat Louilarpprasert.
New Collaboration with the Team
Following our experimentation and conceptualization phase, we have partnered with local artists, including Dan Antoniu, a multifaceted composer, improviser, and sound artist, alongside DJ Matthew Petrulavage. Our collective objective is to curate a dynamic performance blending elements of electronic music, robotics, sound art, and applied engineering. This interdisciplinary showcase is scheduled to unfold from April 30th to May 1st at the MIT.nano Immersion Lab, with tech support by Praneeth Namburi, a research scientist at MIT.
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Central to our performance is the emphasis on interactivity, fostering a symbiotic relationship between audience members, performers, and the environment. Our vision is to cultivate a shared experience where participants collectively explore the concept of "parallel" behaviors within a unified space. Through the fusion of sound installations, acoustic elements, electronic music, and human interaction, we aim to craft an immersive journey where new performances organically emerge from the interconnectedness of all elements involved.