HTTP presents Theatre of Restless Automata

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> HTTP presents Theatre of Restless Automata
> the largest solo exhibition to date
> by boredomresearch
>
> =======================================================
> Theatre of Restless Automata
> 1 September - 23 October 2005
>
> Private View: Thursday 1 September, 7-9 pm
>
> HTTP [House of Technologically Termed Praxis]
> Gallery address:
> Unit A2, Arena Design Centre,
> 71 Ashfield Rd,
> London N4 1NY
>
> Gallery open Friday - Sunday 12-5pm
> =======================================================
>
> Theatre of Restless Automata comprises three animated universes
> modelled from variations of the same computational formula. Each
> universe has a distinct aesthetic quality, which ranges from geometric
> abstraction to decorative figuration. Using computer algorithms based
> on scientific modelling techniques, the artists demonstrate how simple
> programming rules can create an infinite number of elaborate patterns.
> From these mosaics of pixels emerge small robotic figures (beings),
> which perform in a digital Otheatre of lifeO.
>
> In RandomSeed Systems, groups of coloured pixels develop a pattern
> according to algorithms inspired by the mathematical model of cell
> growth known as Cellular Automata. The model designed by the artists
> produces patterns that evolve over time along an invisible grid of
> regular cells in a fashion reminiscent of tapestry weaving. The result
> is independent from the aesthetic control of the artists: a real
> computational creation. Biome systems consist of a set of glass
> portholes hung on the wall through which viewers can peer and observe
> virtual universes of swarming automata. Evoking a natural world of
> insects and micro-organisms, the artificial creatures evolve in sealed
> environments called Biomes, which span an acre of terrain. Limited by
> the two-inch diameter of the portholes, viewers can only catch a
> glimpse of the toing and froing of the biomesO inhabitants.
> Ornamental Bug Garden 001 features a formally arranged space, which is
> being colonised by simple mechanisms and plants created from the same
> algorithm. These colonies of bug like creatures are catapulted around
> the ornamental garden and sometimes collide with bubble pumping lifts.
> A sound piece is incidentally composed from the noise of these
> collisions.
>
> boredomresearch are interested in building computational works,
> inspired by simple rules found in natural systems. They explore
> processes of computer modelling and the creative potential of genetic
> algorithms for the creation of nature-like phenomena. E
>
> =======================================================
> About boredomresearch
>
> Vicky Isley and Paul Smith have been collaborating as boredomresearch
> since 2000. boredomresearch have produced a number of interactive
> sound applications, online projects and computational soundscapes.
> Their work has been recently shown at Transmediale.05, Germany;
> FILE04, Brazil; NOW festival 2004, Nottingham, Electrohype festival in
> Sweden, Garage festival in Germany, Data:base Media Event in Dublin
> and within online exhibitions such as VIDA 7.0 Art & Artificial Life
> International Competition, soundtoys.net, mobilegaze.com and Dots &
> Line online exhibition.
>
> Ornamental Bug Garden 001 has been awarded honorary mention in
> Transmediale.05, International Media Arts Festival, Berlin and VIDA
> 7.0, International A-Life Electronic Arts Competition, Madrid.
>
> Theatre of Restless Automata has been produced in collaboration with
> Aspex Gallery and Peterborough Digital Arts.
> =======================================================
>
> HTTP [House of Technologically Termed Praxis] is one of LondonOs
> foremost galleries dedicated to showing net art, new media and sound
> art. HTTP is a Furtherfield initiative in the vibrant and culturally
> diverse Green Lanes area of North London. HTTP works with a wide
> range of artists and audiences to explore the potential of current
> network technology and to promote distributed creativity. HTTP is
> supported by Arts Council of England.
>
> Furtherfield is an online platform for the creation, promotion and
> criticism of net art, new media and sound art.
>
> =======================================================
> For more information about the exhibition and associated events,
> please visit http://www.http.uk.net/ and http://www.furtherfield.org/
>
> For press information and visuals, please contact StZphanie Delcroix
> e-mail: [email protected]

Hi evereyone,

If you respond to any of these announcements to me personally onto the list - please could you cc a copy to me of your email to me also [email protected], because for some reason I am not receiving any mails at all from Rhizome at the moment. Cannot figure out why either…

thanks
marc

> HTTP presents Theatre of Restless Automata
> the largest solo exhibition to date
> by boredomresearch
>
> =======================================================
> Theatre of Restless Automata
> 1 September - 23 October 2005
>
> Private View: Thursday 1 September, 7-9 pm
>
> HTTP [House of Technologically Termed Praxis]
> Gallery address:
> Unit A2, Arena Design Centre,
> 71 Ashfield Rd,
> London N4 1NY
>
> Gallery open Friday - Sunday 12-5pm
> =======================================================
>
> Theatre of Restless Automata comprises three animated universes
> modelled from variations of the same computational formula. Each
> universe has a distinct aesthetic quality, which ranges from geometric
> abstraction to decorative figuration. Using computer algorithms based
> on scientific modelling techniques, the artists demonstrate how simple
> programming rules can create an infinite number of elaborate patterns.
> From these mosaics of pixels emerge small robotic figures (beings),
> which perform in a digital Otheatre of lifeO.
>
> In RandomSeed Systems, groups of coloured pixels develop a pattern
> according to algorithms inspired by the mathematical model of cell
> growth known as Cellular Automata. The model designed by the artists
> produces patterns that evolve over time along an invisible grid of
> regular cells in a fashion reminiscent of tapestry weaving. The result
> is independent from the aesthetic control of the artists: a real
> computational creation. Biome systems consist of a set of glass
> portholes hung on the wall through which viewers can peer and observe
> virtual universes of swarming automata. Evoking a natural world of
> insects and micro-organisms, the artificial creatures evolve in sealed
> environments called Biomes, which span an acre of terrain. Limited by
> the two-inch diameter of the portholes, viewers can only catch a
> glimpse of the toing and froing of the biomesO inhabitants.
> Ornamental Bug Garden 001 features a formally arranged space, which is
> being colonised by simple mechanisms and plants created from the same
> algorithm. These colonies of bug like creatures are catapulted around
> the ornamental garden and sometimes collide with bubble pumping lifts.
> A sound piece is incidentally composed from the noise of these
> collisions.
>
> boredomresearch are interested in building computational works,
> inspired by simple rules found in natural systems. They explore
> processes of computer modelling and the creative potential of genetic
> algorithms for the creation of nature-like phenomena. E
>
> =======================================================
> About boredomresearch
>
> Vicky Isley and Paul Smith have been collaborating as boredomresearch
> since 2000. boredomresearch have produced a number of interactive
> sound applications, online projects and computational soundscapes.
> Their work has been recently shown at Transmediale.05, Germany;
> FILE04, Brazil; NOW festival 2004, Nottingham, Electrohype festival in
> Sweden, Garage festival in Germany, Data:base Media Event in Dublin
> and within online exhibitions such as VIDA 7.0 Art & Artificial Life
> International Competition, soundtoys.net, mobilegaze.com and Dots &
> Line online exhibition.
>
> Ornamental Bug Garden 001 has been awarded honorary mention in
> Transmediale.05, International Media Arts Festival, Berlin and VIDA
> 7.0, International A-Life Electronic Arts Competition, Madrid.
>
> Theatre of Restless Automata has been produced in collaboration with
> Aspex Gallery and Peterborough Digital Arts.
> =======================================================
>
> HTTP [House of Technologically Termed Praxis] is one of LondonOs
> foremost galleries dedicated to showing net art, new media and sound
> art. HTTP is a Furtherfield initiative in the vibrant and culturally
> diverse Green Lanes area of North London. HTTP works with a wide
> range of artists and audiences to explore the potential of current
> network technology and to promote distributed creativity. HTTP is
> supported by Arts Council of England.
>
> Furtherfield is an online platform for the creation, promotion and
> criticism of net art, new media and sound art.
>
> =======================================================
> For more information about the exhibition and associated events,
> please visit http://www.http.uk.net/ and http://www.furtherfield.org/
>
> For press information and visuals, please contact StZphanie Delcroix
> e-mail: [email protected]