Prior to the event, I did some research on Dillion Bastan and some of his previous work. I noticed a common theme, and it was really interesting to see his approach on art; his work does not fit under the category of paintings or drawings, but he uses the collaboration of sound and technology to create unique performances. This particular display was extremely captivating because of how interactive it was. Bastan had a projection up on a screen and a small platform to stand on, and each time you stepped on a different part of the platform, the images on the screen would change and this movement would link with various different sounds.
As for Carol Parkinson's presentation, I became educated on the New York Electric Art Festival. It was so interesting to learn about an event that specializes in showcasing interdisciplinary work and technological virtuosity. This event has been going on for over ten years, emphasizing a focus on how technology is correlating with art in several different disciplines. One particular exhibit that she spoke about was the Marco Donnarumma and Heidi Boisvert; a multi-disciplinary, interactive dance performance. Music is generated from dancers' muscles and blood flow via biophysical sensors that CAPTURE sound waves and TRIGGER complex neural patterns projected onto multiple screens as 3D imagery.
Overall, this event was very enlightening to me from experiencing Bastan's exhibit, to learning about the New York Electric Art Festival and it's variety of different displays. In the future, I hope to experience another one of Dillion Bastan's creations, and one day, eventually attend the New York Electric Art Festival.
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