black box fading

black box fading is an immersive experience that explores the interactions between human, sensor-augmented flute (chaosflöte), and improvisation machine (AIYA). Set in a neosurrealist environment, black box fading crafts a narrative that plays with the perceptions of human-machine agency and human-machine interactions. The work is a hybrid setting that encompasses both virtual reality and interactive installation, where live reactive sounds and visual projections, shifting perceptions of space and scale, and unconventional 360° editing techniques contribute to the fluctuating dynamics between human and machine.

Additional Information:

• Registration is required. At the moment, a maximum of 6 people are allowed per time slot. If all tickets are sold out for your desired timeslot, you can put your name on the waiting list and we will try our best to accommodate you.
• Please meet at the main front entrance of Toni Areal (Pfingstweidstrasse/Tram 4 side) 10 minutes before your registered time slot. A guide will escort you to the event space.
• Masks are required. These are provided for free at the entrance of Toni Areal. Please adhere to the current BAG COVID-19 guidelines.
• This event contains flashing lights. Please take precautions if you are sensitive to this.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to this event :)

Team:

Melody Chua: (project lead)/concept, sound design/composition, performance, machine programming, visual projections, video composition, installation design

Eric Larrieux: sound recording engineer

Sébastien Schiesser: technical manager

Valentin Huber: cinematographer

Kristina Jungic: I.A. space coordinator, event guide

Benjamin D. Whiting: sound design, audio restoration

Martin Fröhlich: projection mapping assistance

Patrick Müller, Matthias Ziegler: project mentors

Special Thanks:

ZHdK Immersive Arts Space

Sara Stühlinger

Program Notes