Niek Vanoosterweyck
The lens
February 5th 21:10-21:35 FRAS 1
An interactive instrument interprets bodies as blobs. When do two bodies become one blob in its eye?
Niek Vanoosterweyck: "We have built an interactive instrument where a stepper motor rotates a lens. As the lens spins, it polarizes light and creates resonance. The performers control the speed and rotation of the motor through their movements, allowing them to live-compose and shade light with the instrument. We are currently researching the attunement of the instrument to two bodies/blobs and the possibilities for choreography."
Niek Vanoosterweyck is a mime artist and interactive performance artist working at the intersection of performing arts, technology, and education. He creates augmented performance spaces where the movement of performers or audience is translated into light, sound or scenography.
Concept, Direction, Performer, Production: Niek Vanoosterweyck
Interaction Design: Cris Mollee
Lens Design: AndAmpersand
Research and Essay: Lina Ejdaa
Performer: Wannes Labath
Thanks to: Nikita Berezko, Clara Ottignon, Julius Schraven, George Dhauw, Sylvie Huysman Nazar Rakhmanov, Gert-Jan Biasino, Jurriaan de Vos, Radar Mechelen, Dansbrabant, Stimuleringsfonds, DeBuren and Grand Theatre Groningen.
