AV Projects

QUINTESENCE [SAT] Montreal

Published

8 years ago

June 21, 2017

QUINTESENCE – Live Audio/Visual Performance by Florence To and Ricardo Donoso

Quintesence was premiered at the Satosphere dome, Society for Arts and Technology in Montreal on May 2015. The dome is 18 metres in diameter and 11.5 to 13m high, forms a 360-degree spherical projection screen and can accommodate up to 350 visitors. The sound system is made up of157 speakers in clusters of four around the perimeter of the dome, giving a surround sound of 39.4 channels.

QUINTESENCE [SAT] Montreal from Florence To on Vimeo.

PERFORMANCE

Entering the dome is a commitment to the descent – for 25 minutes we explore the blackened shadows of the psyche & the inherent dualities observed within the mind. Visualising a process of elements that represent the development of the psychic process, symbols represent elements of the subconscious, telling a story of how memory may be disorientated, distorted, dysfunctional yet acting as a linear process to individuation.

Using contemporary classical composition techniques and elements of sound system culture to heighten the viewers engagement with the different dimensions of space being presented and to enhance their depth of perception.

Photography by Sébastien Roy

This is an entirely digital production, yet the subject matter is really about the natural world and our relationship to it “It is about existing on a plane void of technology while discovering the psychological term of identity within the context of a purely natural world, uninterrupted by contemporary hurdles” – experimenting with this idea – the performance translates the concept into a technological point of view transforming these ideas into an intense audio/visual performance that will provoke these senses and emotional experiences.

PROJECT INFORMATION: http://florence-to.com/QTSNCE
For more information please contact florenceto@live.co.uk

“QUINTESENCE” project is a co-production and benefited from the residency program in research and creation at the Society for Art and Technology (SAT) – http://www.sat.qc.ca

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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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