Torso #1 / Peter Kutin (AT)
“TORSO #1” is a sound sculpture that is visually reminiscent of a “Klopotec,” a windmill-like scarecrow. Like the wings of a windmill, four 100V loudspeakers rotate and generate sound signals plus feedback in the room. Static microphones simultaneously transmit the movement of the sculpture via a quadraphonic PA system. The sound movements can be perceived both horizontally and vertically, creating a completely unorthodox listening experience. All sounds were specially designed for this unique system and maximize its psychoacoustic effect.
Photo taken during a press conference on the winners of the Prix Ars Electronica 2018.
Credit: Ars Electronica / Robert Bauernhansl
Torso #1 / Peter Kutin (AT)
“TORSO #1” is a sound sculpture that is visually reminiscent of a “Klopotec,” a windmill-like scarecrow. Like the wings of a windmill, four 100V loudspeakers rotate and generate sound signals plus feedback in the room. Static microphones simultaneously transmit the movement of the sculpture via a quadraphonic PA system. The sound movements can be perceived both horizontally and vertically, creating a completely unorthodox listening experience. All sounds were specially designed for this unique system and maximize its psychoacoustic effect.
Photo taken during a press conference on the winners of the Prix Ars Electronica 2018.
Credit: Ars Electronica / Robert Bauernhansl