Virtual and Physical Spaces Unite -- Mixed Relations
By Erik Jepsen
| A performance art developed by Elle Mehrmand and Micha Cardenas, "Mixed Realtions" looks at the connection between bodies and technology within a virtual and physical existence, and explores the virtual world's ever increasing influence, socially and physically, in society.  Elle Mehrmand and Micha
Cardenas performing in actual space and artificial space using Second Life.  The performance uses embodied interfaces aimed to unite physical expressions, movements, and reactions to the virtual world.  A Digital Heart Rate
Monitor is used in the performance with electronic stethoscopes to play the
performers heartbeats in both realities. Pure Data is used to synthesize live
audio to movement.  Mixed Relations explores how 3D environments like Second Life are
creating new relationships, genders, and identities.  A series in Mixed
Relations called Technesexual
consists of two performers participating in playful acts in both virtual and
physical spaces. More information about Mixed
Relations: http://bang.calit2.net/wiki/Mixed_Relations#Technesexual More photos from the Mixed
Relations: http://www.flickr.com/photos/calit2/sets/72157622199392971/
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