"Abstract birds* are Pedro Mari and Natan Sinigaglia, two visual music artists. Their work combines images with sounds through the use of musical instruments interfaced with generative systems dedicated to audiovisual creation in real time. The musical aesthetic is rooted both in the tradition of classical music and in the well-established tradition of jazz, drawing in particular from the latter the improvisatory nature of execution, which is crucial in the work of Abstract Birds. The visual aesthetic is abstract, with a conscious use of shapes and colors, although the dynamics of the audiovisual world take inspiration from the natural world..."
(Don't be put off by the atonal music and pace of these excerpts; just give in to them and let them play out. Be patient. They are wonderfully immersive, so rejoice in the abstraction, shape, colour, movement and sound. There should be lots here to interest CGAA year one - in terms of evocative macro-landscapes and soundscapes - and I know the students currently working for Butch Auntie on work placement will recognise the ways in which cg and music can be combined to fluid effect).
Genesi (excerpts) from Abstract Birds on Vimeo.
Celeste Motus (excerpts) from Abstract Birds on Vimeo.
Les Objets Impossibles - Object 1 (excerpt) from Abstract Birds on Vimeo.
Les Objets Impossibles - Object 2 (excerpt) from Abstract Birds on Vimeo.
Very pretty! :) It's like art, nature and technology all mixed together
ReplyDeleteThese are incredibly effective, they have an amazingly immersive and seductive quality. Butch Auntie have definitely opened my eyes to this kind of stuff.
ReplyDeleteI had a feeling they'd resonate with you, Jordan - and I'm pleased you're enjoying you're enjoying your placement. I look forward to seeing some of your latest stuff - as and when you're allowed to go public!
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