Into the Unknown (2009)
Into the Unknown is an interactive video installation exploring feelings of trust and fearlessness through movement. Participants are invited to walk into a dark room; based on their movements, various patterns of light appear and react in real time. Walking into a black room with no light is a necessary challenge in order to discover what lies ahead. Into the Unknown provides the viewer with a reward for taking such a risk. Once the viewer meets the back wall light comes out of nowhere and begins following the viewer around. Into the Unknown was created for the College of Santa Fe re-opening of the MOV-iN gallery to reflect the new challenges ahead of the college after exchanging hands. It is about going into the unknown, taking risks, and working together to create something completely new and unique.
(Max/MSP/Jitter coding with the help of Charles Veasey)
Collaborate (2009)
This work was inspired by and premiered at the group show, Projected Light, that included artists such as Hisao Ihara, Steina Valsuka, Dr. Woohoo, Susanna Carlisle, and James Croker. Collaborate was placed as a subtle introduction piece to this large video installation exhibition. audio by Charles Veasey.
Obsequi (2007)
The multimedia show, which included performance art, installation, video, sound and dance, highlighted and brought awareness to the ongoing restoration and rehabilitation to this 150 year old Albany landmark, considered one of the renowned architect Patrick Keely's masterpieces.
Obsequi took place at St. Joseph's Church in Albany, NY. Featured performers were: Vodstrup, Alex Chechile, Jung Yoon, and Ethan Bach of iEAR studios at RPI; Linda Aubry and Mike Bullock of rise set twilight; Laura Teeter and Melissa George of Ellen Sinopoli Dance Co., Jennifer Grainer, tag artists Pervert/Dwell and Unit, and more.
the masses (2007)
The Masses deals with issues or sex, reproduction, and repetitious movements of people.
Untitiled (2006)
Untitled is an experimental video created to invoke conversation around the porn industry. This is experimental representation reflects the emotional connections of confusion, pleasure, repetition, and anonymity that a sex worker experiences. The porn industry is booming, but no one is discussing who is watching and why. Untitled is created from pornographic video appropriated from the Internet. The video is compressed, recompressed, magnified, and colored beyond recognition – almost.
Introversion (2007)
This installation is about being able to sit still, look into one’s own reflection, and see past one’s self. The participant has to figure out how the interactivity works. Most interactive art requires movement, this project requires the participant to remain still. Introversion is an interactive video installation utilizing a laptop computer and Jitter. When the viewer sits down they see a reflection of themselves at 80% opacity. As they sit still and gaze into the screen, their image begins to fade and they are able to see the video of an abstract sunset. Max/MSP/Jitter
Unforgettable Tenderness (2006)
Unforgettable Tenderness is an experiment in immersive interactive installation conceptualizing social development of the human condition. Utilizing a web camera and mapping out zones in the room, the audio of a baby stimulates the repillian section of the brain. This experiement encourages the participants to navigate to specific areas of the room based on the audio response of the baby sounds, the person is encouraged to not engage in sloth or elixer. Max/MSP
extrovert (2009)
Extrovert allows the participant a certain feeling of self-importance. The video only shows when a person is in the image. The more people and movement, the more the image shows. (Max/MSP/Jitter code with the help of Bart Woodstrup).
Evolution 4.2 (2005)
Evolution 4.2 is a short experimental
pseudo reenactment documentary
that reflections the life challenges
a transsexual must face. It invites
the audience not only to observe
one of the most delicate issues a
transsexual may face - the fear of
dating - but it challenges the
audience to emotionally participate.
By bridging a glossy narrative with a
second layer offering a glimpse of
reality (in reflective documentary style),
the audience is almost forced into
emotionally engaging with the
character’s experience. Playing on Transreel.
Reclaiming the Pieces (2008)
Reclaiming the Pieces is a
documentary film that walks us through the lives of transgendered
people who have found their sense of place. Beyond just politics and
anatomy, this documentary shows transgendered people as multifaceted
individuals who share insights on life from their unique experiences.
As filmmaker Ethan Bach traveled across the US to interview transgendered
people from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life, we witness
a cross-cultural people and a newly emerging landscape of this nation. Playing on Transreel.