Ryoji Ikeda - datamatics [ver.2.0]
datamatics [ver.2.0] is the new, full–length version of Ryoji Ikeda's acclaimed audiovisual concert.
For datamatics [ver.2.0], Ikeda has significantly developed the earlier version of this piece (premiered in March 2006), adding a newly commissioned second part.
Driven by the primary principles of datamatics, but objectively deconstructing its original elements – sound, visuals and even source codes – this new work creates a kind of meta–datamatics. Ikeda employs real–time programme computations and data scanning to create an extended new sequence that is a further abstraction of the original work.
The technical dynamics of the piece, such as its extremely fast frame rates and variable bit depths, continue to challenge and explore the thresholds of our perceptions.
“datamatics [prototype] showed Ikeda at the height of his powers, building on his own unique and unmistakable artistic language.” – The Wire, 2006
Performances
1 Mar 08 | Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media, JP
13 Mar 08 | AI Hall, Itami, Osaka, JP
16 Mar 08 | Yebisu Garden Hall, Tokyo, JP
7 May 08 | Auditorium Melotti, Rovereto Festival, IT
28 Jun 08 | International Symposium: Architectures for Music | Palau Música Catalana, Barcelona, ES
1 Jul 08 | Théâtre Nono, Marseille Festival, FR
6 Jul 08 | Jazz à Luz, Luz St Sauveur, FR
11 Oct 08 | Notte Digitale, Romeuropa Festival, Rome, IT
21-22 Nov 08 | Centre Pompidou, Paris, FR
13 Dec 2008 | PAF - Festival of Animated Film, Kino Metropol, Olomouc, CZ
Produced by Forma
Co–commissioned by AV Festival 06, ZeroOne San Jose & ISEA 2006
Co–produced by les Spectacles Vivants, Centre Pompidou and YCAM
Supported by Recombinant Media Labs
Photos: Eiji Kikuchi
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