FeralAIR Förderung:
Wearable microcontroller and light installation
With Luminous Touch we plan to create two interactive suits that transform the visual and tactile perception of touch. „Luminous Touch“ combines technology and art in an innovative way to explore and emphasize the significance of touch and human connection in our modern society. It offers new perspectives on intimacy, empathy, and communication, creating a platform for creative and intense interactions.
Kunde
Selbst initiiertes Kunst- und Forschungsprojekt
Jahr
Juni 2024 – Oktober 2024
Aufgaben
User Experience Design, Konzept, Produkt Design
Konzept und technische Umsetzung: Matthias Krauß
With Luminous Touch we plan to create two interactive suits that transform the visual and tactile perception of touch.
One suit will be entirely equipped with joysticks, while the other will be adorned with LED lights. This setup turns a person into a singular MIDI controller, with the entire body acting as a control module. Using innovative sensor technology, every touch on the joystick suit is visualized in real-time on the LED suit.
The suits serve as an interface between people and expand the possibilities of physical and emotional communication.
Lights illuminate consistently with movement, and color interaction changes to interpret and make the intensity of the touch visible. This direct physical interaction thus becomes visible and experiential for the viewers.
„Luminous Touch“ combines technology and art in an innovative way to explore and emphasize the significance of touch and human connection in our modern society. It offers new perspectives on intimacy, empathy, and communication, creating a platform for creative and intense interactions.
The idea has existed on paper for several years. We would utilize the funding to explore the concept, evaluate technical possibilities, and further develop the project with other performers.
Goals and areas of exploration
Share experience and dive into another ones feelings
Communication beyond language
Body awareness and self-perception, exploring your own and other people’s boundaries
Making Touch Visible: A New Form of Expression
Through the interaction of control units and LED lights, touch is made visible and transformed into new forms of expression. This innovative approach allows individuals to experience and reflect on the physical connection between people in a creative way. The touch interactions can also be triggered by third parties, creating a network of interconnected touch and human connection.
Exploring Shared Experiences
The project delves into the concept of shared experiences. When one person is touched and the lights illuminate on another, a visual bridge is created, strengthening the shared experience and mutual connection. This visual representation of touch reinforces the idea of interconnectedness between individuals.
Bridging Art and Technology
By combining wearable technology with art, „Luminous Touch“ opens up new possibilities for communication and interaction. The suits act as an interface between people, expanding the boundaries of physical and emotional communication. This fusion of art and technology offers a fresh perspective on how we interact with one another.
Enhancing Body Awareness and Connection
The suits encourage a heightened awareness of one’s own body and reactions to touch. This increased mindfulness can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of physical presence and interactions with others, fostering a more profound connection with oneself and others.
Non-Verbal Communication Through Light and Touch
„Luminous Touch“ explores alternative forms of communication that transcend spoken language. The project demonstrates how non-verbal communication can be amplified and interpreted through the integration of technology and art. It also investigates how communication networks can emerge when touch is extended to involve third parties, creating a broader web of interaction.
