ARRAY

Eric Cheung

Artwork Description:

ARRAY is an interactive laser movement installation and live laser dance piece that explores the concept of dimensionality through the visualization of movement and dance in different forms to contemplate the layers of our existence, revealing the abstraction between our physical and non-physical realities. Multiple laser projections are generated in real time from body joint-tracking data captured during a trio choreographic score composed of geometric, rotational arm sequences and morphing poses. ARRAY translates this movement data into evolving patterns, oscillating forms, and abstract geometries that emulate different dimensional planes by integrating precise and randomly generated visualization models derived from intra- and inter-body connections. The laser projections are mapped onto 96 semi-transparent screen panels, each representing a specific joint from a set pose in the choreographic score and individually suspended in space according to each joint’s 3-dimensional positional data. Select screens are coated with a thin layer of phosphorescent, UV-reactive paint, capturing ephemeral traces of movement that slowly fade over time.

Project Collaborators:

Concept / Lead Artist: Eric Cheung Choreographic Composition by Eric Cheung in collaboration with Kinui Oiwa & Rina Pellerin Creative Producer: Interim Studio Creative Technologist: Cristian Gonzalez Dancer(s): Kinui Oiwa / Rina Pellerin / Eric Cheung Composer(s): Magazinist (Matthew Tomkinson / Andy Zuliani) Laser Technician: Sean Gregor Architect / Computational Designer: Edward Park Rigging Coordinator: Ole Michel Vezina Fabricators: Artiphax Props