Temple of Infinite Light (TOIL)

last year’s temple of light. TOIL is an installation using very simple materials that create a dynamic environment.

TOIL is being created for The Forbidden City party in Brooklyn

“Cue-10″ is part of the one year anniversary party/benefit for DEVOTION gallery and 319 Scholes performance and gallery space: two wonderful galleries in Brooklyn NY.

“Cue-10″ uses found-objects and digital projection to create a sculpture that blurs the line of projection and object through geometry. The installation uses ceramic reflective micro beads that reinforce the illusion of real/projected geometry

THE SHIFT, a benefit showcase at 319 Scholes for both spaces.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: SOFTlab, Dan Tesene, Marius Watz, Benton Bainbridge, Chris Jordan, Bethany Shorb, Joshue Ott, Sougwen Chung, Aaron Meyers, Jorden Haley, David Last, Phoenix Perry, Micah Frank, Lindsy Howard, Michelle Mayer, Duncan Malaschock, Alexandra Gorczynski, Dave Linnenbank

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An evening of extraordinary audio visual performances

the secret order of the slippery spiral presents:
“TIME BANDITS – another evening of extraordinary
audio visual performances”

- foci + loci (Chris Burke & Tamara Yadao)
— 000000Swan (Black Swan)
— Richard Garet
—-Bicameral Research Sound & Projection System
—–Fair Use Duo (Luke Dubois & Matthew Ostrowski)
——Marcia Bassett & Samara Lubelski duet; with visuals by seeJ (Chris Jordan)

Saturday Aug 21st at Secret Project Robot
http://www.secretprojectrobot.org/

Door – 8:30 pm
Sets start promptly @ 9pm

-$8.00-

Located on the corner of Metropolitan Ave & River St
Williamsburg Brooklyn

Directions:
L train to Bedford Ave
Walk south to Metropolitan Ave
Turn right on Metro. walk toward the river
River St is one block beyond Kent Ave
Entrance to Secret Project Robot is on the right
through arched doorway on loading dock – etc

foci + loci – (Tamara Yadao and Chris Burke)
http://tamarayadao.com/foci+loci.html

000000Swan

Richard Garet

bicameral research sound & projection system

Fair Use (duo) Luke Dubois and Matthew Ostrowski

Marcia Bassett & Samara Lubelski

Photos by Enki and Kim

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The installation will be accessible from early June through October 2010, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The installation is made of vinyl and mesh material, mounted on a frame that creates optical interference from the sun. Numerous optical building blocks encourage participants to play with light frefraction and reflection within the space, using the medium of sunlight.

The aluminum rooftop is punctured by a grid of holes. These holes transmit dots of light on the ground. As the earth turns, these dots will move; passing over the light objects, causing a constant play of light.

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NYTimes, August 13, 2010 – A Playground for the Arts with Island Breezes

Letter to the NYTimes from FIGMENT’s executive producer ]]> http://www.seej.net/create/2010/06/06/opto-v/feed/ 0 http://www.seej.net/create/2010/04/09/qu-yuan-goes-west/ http://www.seej.net/create/2010/04/09/qu-yuan-goes-west/#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:06:41 +0000 christopher http://www.seej.net/create/?p=655 “Qu Yuan Goes West” (Chris Jordan, 2010) is an interactive light installation, allowing multiple participants to control light and movement using the iPhone’s interface. The installation utilizes computer, projector, mirrors, and motors. “Qu Yuan Goes West” examines the US/Chinese relationship; and how individual identity and capital (yuan) are transferred between nations. The title refers to the first ‘named’ Chinese poet Qu Yuan, as well as chinese currency (yuan).

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This is part of a group show, Multi-User Art at Devotion gallery in Brooklyn. There’s workshops and talks around this show that, if you’re interested in multi-user interactive art are must-attend events.

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New School Drum Sets!
DROID, featuring Amir Ziv

Thursday, April 8, 2010
8:00 p.m.
55 West 13th Street, floor 5
The Performance Space

New School Jazz faculty member and alumnus Amir Ziv leads DROID in
concert. The ensemble features Amir Ziv on drums, Shahzad Ismaily on
bass, New School Jazz faculty member Adam Holzman on synthesizer, New
School Jazz alumnus Jordan McLean on trumpet and electronics, and
current New School Jazz student Sissy Clemens on vocals. With visuals
by Chris Jordan.

Amir Ziv is an acclaimed artist who has been shaping the downtown New
York City music scene for over 20 years. He has studied with some of the
most recorded and innovative drummers in cinematic, pop, and jazz music
history including Kenwood Dennard, Efrain Toro, Jim Priess, Joe
Chambers, Joe Porcaro, and Ralph Humphry. Adam Holzman worked with the
Miles Davis’ band from 1985 to 1989 as its musical director,
performing in more than 200 countries.

The concerts of Jazz Presents showcase distinguished New School for
Jazz and Contemporary Music faculty in collaboration with affiliated
artists and the stars of tomorrow – students and alumni of The New
School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.

This series is made possible by a grant from the New York State Council
on The Arts.

Admission:
$10; free to all students and New School faculty, staff, and alumni
with ID

Box Office Information:
In person purchases can be made at The New School Box Office at 66 West
12th Street, main floor, Monday-Thursday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Friday
3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The box office opens the first day of classes and
closes after the last paid event of each semester. Reservations and
inquiries can be made by emailing boxoffice@newschool.edu or calling
212.229.5488

I’m sitting in for Paul Clay (FICTIVE) tonight for dj Rekha’s Bollywood Disco dance party at SOB’s. Let me know if you want to attend, I’ve got a few comps. Otherwise, its $10. Doors are 11pm, but things won’t really get going until after midnight.

Retro film classic eclectic disco grooves

DJ Rekha and Rajstar

Visuals Fictive (guest vj Seej)

Official after party for BAX 2010 recital

$10 w/ RSVP to admin.sangament@gmail.com SOBS, 200 Varick Street at the corner of Houston.

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Synapsis is part of a small group show at the LEO KUELBS Collection gallery opening Friday. The show is titled POP: Crackle & Snap.

Synapsis
Chris Jordan, 2010
Projector, mirror, metal, concrete. Synapsis connects the physicality of neurons and the pharmaceutical drug industry through an interactive immersive light installation.

POP: Crackle & Snap

Video and Light Installations On View: Friday and Saturday, February 19th and 20th; 6-9 p.m.

Work by: Christine Schulz, Tamas Veszi, Keith Ervin, Chris Jordan

“POP: Crackle and Snap” is an opportunity to look through the mirror and into our shared pop past, upon which the present teeters, poised for an uncomfortable entry into the crazy and congested future.

For More information:
http://www.leokuelbscollection.com

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Doors 8pm

SETS 9:30PM & 11PM; $15

email for RSVP

I’ll be throwing down with my favorite fusion freaks at the DROID factory in the Lower East Side.

Amir Ziv
Jordan McLean
Adam Holzman
Shahzad Ismaily – bass

Monkey Town is closing on January 24. Their curatorial mission and immersive
4-wall video setup made Monkey Town an important advocate of video in New
York City, and it’s really sad seeing it succumb to the real-estate BS
that’s doomed many other important alternative venues. We’re happy being
part of the final month and having a chance to say goodbye to the space.

Monkey Town serves dinner during the show, so come hungry. Seating is
limited — It’s a good idea to make reservations on their website
http://www.monkeytownhq.com

Weds Jan 20
8pm

Monkey Town
58 North 3rd Street
(bet. Kent & Wythe)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
718 384-1369

This Month’s A/V:

Set 1 – Katherine Liberovskaya and David First – A/V
Set 2 – Tomomi Adachi (from Japan) and Shoko Nagai – Music
Set 2 – Adam Kendall – Video
Sets 2 & 3 – Chris Jordan (seej) – Lights/Objects
Set 3 – Giles Hendrix – Video
Set 3 – Chika – Video
Set 3 – Bubblyfish (Haeyoung Kim) – Music

Read more:

http://www.rakeav.com
http://www.monkeytownhq.com

10pm – 4am
at SPUTNIK (262 Taaffe Place Brooklyn)
$10 / $5 with rsvp: overtonenyc@gmail.com

Fine Diving and Subliminal Broadcast have joined forces to bring a new monthly party to our friends in Brooklyn. After scouting locations in the area we chose Sputnik which is an underused location that has a great sound system, a selection of cheap beer and specialty cocktails, yummy burgers that are served until 1am, and a friendly laid back staff. We are dedicated to supporting a wide range of local talent as well as international artists that we have loved over the years. Please join us and help kick off our new night!

This month OVERTONE is featuring the musical offerings of THEMA.

Music by:

LENNY DE LA POSSO (THEMA | Sound Noir)
BIG BULLY (THEMA | Mineral Musica)

with

Lisa Fox (Subliminal Broadcast | Waterfront Wednesdays)
eVa (Fine Diving)
Brandon Eaves (Rude)
Alex Science (Waterfront Wednesdays)

Projection performance and installation by Cj (www.seej.net)

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Doors: 8:30pm
Sets: 9:30pm & 11pm
$15

I’ll be doing live projections with this wonderful group of musicians in the Lower East Side. I’ve been collaborating and evolving my work with this group for three years now; so expect a very sophisticated, synchronized set, mixed with a handful of protocinema elements.

Jordan McLean – trumpt & electronics
Adam Holzman – synths & wurlitzer
Amir Ziv – drums

SPECIAL GUEST:
Sissy Clemens – voice

LIMITED SPACE
RSVP asap to:
az_prod@yahoo.com

Address will be emailed upon confirmation of your rsvp.
Please provide full names of each person attending.

more info on DROID

The museum party season is upon us once again, I’ll be back at the Rose Center for One Step Beyond with Glowing Pictures (Benton-C Bainbridge and Owen Bush). Music by Amanda Blank, Devlin and Darko.

I won’t be involved every month this year, just this Friday.

Buy tickets ($25)

“The One Step Beyond party is back at the American Museum of Natural History, and we’re more than psyched about it. Presented by The Fader, One Step Beyond literally has you on another planet with the spectacular light show in the Rose Center for Earth and Space and cocktails all night.” – Village Voice

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I’ve thrown myself into the fray with numerous installations, including a 3d stage (thanks Noise), with 3d glasses and silhouettes, projections on the buildings in the courtyard, and the lighting of the courtyard with Christian of Z-Collective.

Governor’s Island at night is a completely magical experience. Primarily becuase it hasn’t been open to the public at night for a very long time; so it feels pristine. But also the insects clearly own the night time out there. Its stunning. Views of the night time skyline that only a handful of people have seen in 30 years; hundreds of Dutch performers, a full roster of FIGMENT artists, and well, a billion-insect chorus of deafening proportions.

VIDEO by LOW-KEY, Z-Collective, Jeanne Angel, and myself
AD HOC ARTS : live silkscreening
YUNG and SIMONE : oversized soap bubbles
RICARDO : live painting
TAYLOR and DOK : sound
MUSIC by Jason Blackkat
INFLATABLE: Glass Bead

Music line up in the FIGMENT courtyard

Chapter One : Roots : DUB then and now with DJs FURY8 & DRIVER (Outback Nexus) and special guest JOSEPH SWEENY

Chapter Two : The FUTURE of the Heavy Beat with WARPER HEAVYW8BIT CHAMPIONCHIP – Music using Atari2600, Commodore64, Nintendo ATOM – sonic painting of music, sounds, dialogue, and whatever else THE MATERIALIZER- Dance Stomp Rock with Live Bass Looping !INCLUDE – No respect for Audio Signals ATTN: – Live Electro Freak Out band

Chapter Three : The Heavy BREAK with DJs: ODI (Digital Konfusion, Konkrete Jungle, Methods NYC) CX KIDTRONIK (Krak Attack, Saul Williams band)

Chapter Four : The Big BOOM with DJs: LENNY DEE (Industrial Strength, Third Movement) MARK VERBOS (Djax-Up-Beats, Drop Bass Network) JASON BLACKKAT (Spinner Runner Cutter, Summer Campers)

Projections for The Fab Faux, at The Beacon. These guys recreate The Beatles sound with amazing detail and accuracy. I’ll be creating a visual accompaniment that draws from the visual history of the band, while bringing it to the modern day.

Timelapse of the entire day (40 megs)

With Zemi-17 and the Gamelatron

Timelapse of the installation (23 megs)

(Photo courtesy Eric Brown)

Background

Through Millions of orbits of the cradle planet Earth around the Sun, life spontaneously emerged and evolved from a mixture of cosmic gases to amoeba and paramecium; from tad pole to frog; from caterpillar to butterfly; from fish to whales and dolphins; from insects to mammals and apes, from humans to the 3 shells of cyborgs with a human brain and the 8 stages of energy beings.

There were many turning points in evolutions where species came to pass with only the rarest of their ancestors surviving. There were times when the environment of the cradle forced species to alter their physical and mental states to survive. It was common for humans to alter their bodies, merging with brain controlled machines, gradually refining their “shell” and expanding the capacity of their minds till their were no remnants of the body. Just as the human body had disappeared, so had so many of the fertile characteristics of the cradle planet. The Earth had become dark, covered in thick grey clouds, above a surface of never ending sea. Through these transformations, there was a time when life itself, just as all maturing adolescents, needed to leave its cradle and enter the greater universe.

As the creatures matured over thousands of years they became nostalgic for their ancestors on earth. Their curiosity lead to a thirst to understand their origins, both physical and within the myths of the humans. They returned to Earth and gathered artifacts of the great societies. Among them was a set of curious bronze objects, later determined to be musical instruments that resonated in special tonal proportions when struck. They commissioned the building of a robot to ring these tones in the manner of their long past ancestors. Just as the ancient orchestra of humans striking the instruments known as a Gamelan, the Gamelatron would tell poetic stories of the evolution of life in the language of pure resonance. An island was built on the sea far above where the curious bronze objects were found on the submerged Island of Brooklyn, beside the fabled heathen land of Manhattanous. A temple was erected on the Island of the Gamelatron, becoming a pilgrimage place for the ephemeral light beings to gather, basking and meditate in the resonance of the Gamelatron. It is here that the ephemeral light creatures discovered their thread to nirvana. It is here that we surrender our destructive tendencies that inhibit our evolution and offer it to the alter of the Gamelatron for our collective transcendence.

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