AV Projects

Kirsten Swensen and Digital Landscapes

Published

10 years ago

March 10, 2015

Kirsten Swensen, Photographer, VJ and Visual Artist living in Eindhoven. With a profound interest in the nexus of art & technology and with a background in photography, Kirsten started making audio-visual installations and generative art. Swensen’s works take on multiple forms such as interactive installations, visual performances, and video pieces. She developed a 3D software, where she generates different structures, and reconstructs an image into an algorithm that interacts with various sound frequencies. Her works are shown at international festivals and museums including van Abbe Museum (NL), Adelaide Festival (AU), Glow (NL), Museum Of Transitory Art (SL).

“Digital Landscapes” Explores algorithms depending on sound frequency’s, like a visual language. It consist in a series cinematics, investigating the relationship between sound, algorithms & digital aesthetics that will take you on a journey throughout different landscapes. Each one of these landscapes has its own individual characteristics, which combined with algorithms produce beautiful and unique formations…

https://vimeo.com/121664791

Visuals: Kirsten Swensen kirstenswensen.com/
Music: Sarco iamsarco.com/

AV Projects

The Sharjah Light Festival is back with 11 nights of colourful displays

Published

3 years ago

January 31, 2022

FrontFX Magazine

The festival kicks off next month

There’s a dazzling projection art event coming to Sharjah.

Sharjah Light Festival is returning for 2022 with 11 nights of colourful projections and music. If this year is anything like previous festivals, our eyes are in for a treat.

The colourful festival is the first and only of its kind in the region and has been running for over ten years. It attracts thousands of visitors to up to 20 locations in Sharjah each year. The designs are inspired by local culture, stories and traditions.

The 2022 Sharjah Light Festival goes from February 9 to February 20 and is organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.

The festival brings a kaleidoscope of creative lights and colour to Sharjah’s architecture. Diverse locations are featured during the annual show, with light and sound spectacles that transform them. (Have your camera ready.) The festival uses energy-saving lighting technology and all the lights and projectors used have passed certification for environmental compliance.

The Sharjah Light Festival also showcases the emirate’s rich heritage and historical monuments. Local and international artists, musicians and light technicians collaborate to showcase the emirate’s achievements.

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