AElab

light, sweet, cold, dark, crude
LSCDC

2006-

cycle of audiovisual microevents

Our project consists of a series of live performances of image, light and immersive sound
exploring the idea of the environment as a «stage», a living system being played out in the natural and cultural spheres. Whether it be in theatre,
software or microscopy, the word stage is used extensively in these realms of production and
serves as a means to focus content, to give it an elevation, to magnify interactions, to uphold a
privileged moment for consciousness.

The core concept is concerned with the idea of transduction, a system of energy exchange
between physical and mental forms in relation to philosophy, ecology, nature, information, and technology. This will be explored in an intimate situation, as interplay on the Greek root of the word ecology, oikos, which means house. We will begin, perfect and present our research and project in our home studio Flevoland as a series of scenes dealing with life, death, stillness, turbulence.

A metamorphic framework, the project references the «Eco Machines», a natural wastewater management system pioneered by Dr. John Todd - www.oceanarks.org. Through our performance cycle, we will link a funky lab-living room in a house, live manipulations and transfers, drawing, experimental and documentary genres, LED light system, image/sound technology, information mapping.

While the idea of transduction is not new for us in our work, this project however is an entirely unique method of receiving and transmitting in-form-ation and experiences in realtime, building on the connection between the subject and the mediums in question, with the experience of the viewer. The whole environment communicates through multiple points of view of the real and complex, transforming cognitive layers.
Our present project is concerned with the relations of intertwined forces, thus bringing a larger ontological reading, a constant revealing, a network of successive evolution, echoing the theories of French philosopher of science, Gilbert Simondon.

Text excerpts _Gilbert Simondon

With the collaboration of

Production
Catherine Béliveau _2nd camera, EcoMachines, Sharon, Vermont and production assistance
Sophie Bellissent _production and research assistance
Roberto Di Giacomantonio _zafuton design and production
Nate Fredericks _ EcoMachines bench flow data, Sharon, Vermont
Marc Lavallée _PureData DMX Varichrome LED programming
Florian Grond _MAX-MSP algorithmic ambisonic panner programming
Pier Lefebvre _projection apparatus
Jacques Perron _ 2nd camera and documentation, Station d'épuration des eaux usées, Montréal
Jean-Marc Ratté, Sophie Voyer _Station d'épuration des eaux usées, Montréal

Shot on location at
EcoMachines, Sharon, Vermont;
Joshua Tree National Park, California;
Station d'épuration des eaux usées, Montréal;
Grand Canyon and Glen Canyon, Arizona.

Presentation
Jacques Perron _documentation
Sophie Bellissent, Nadia Seboussi _assistance

Produced with the financial assistance of the Canada Council for the Arts, Media Arts, and PAFARC-UQÀM (Programme d’aide financière à la recherche et à la création de l’Université du Québec à Montréal).

We acknowledge various equipment and software support from Hexagram (Institute for Research/Creation in Media Arts and Technologies) and Sennheiser Canada.

light, sweet, cold, dark, crude
LSCDC

2006-09