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"Swing" is composed of many intersecting elements: the body traversing space, a time machine shuttling through a parallel dimension, the creaking sound of wood, a touch of freedom, an interaction of space and lines, a sense of touch that is both touched and responds.

Art Installations | Performance | Kinect interaction

Abstract

I have vivid and exhilarating memories of swinging. I would put in an immense effort for a few precious seconds, lingering briefly at the apex of the swing, experiencing a fleeting sense of weightlessness before beginning our descent. Letting go of the chains, my body would ascend from the seat, and I would sway through the air, time itself seeming to pause before rushing back with a sudden force. At times, when I achieved a high enough swing, I would stretch out my hand, trying to reach for the sky, which felt so tantalizingly close. The swing's center of gravity was suspended in mid-air, setting us in motion. As a child, I could spend endless hours playing on the swings in the park, relishing the sounds of chirping birds and the gentle touch of the breeze.

Technical Details I've used a Kinect to detect the spatial coordinates of the body and transmit the data to TouchDesigner. With the help of this software, I've created real-time generated scenes that are projected onto a canvas.

 

Kinect to track the motion data of participants as they interact with the sensor. The tracking data is processed using TouchDesigner and mapped onto our real-time generated effects, serving as a metaphorical "time-space shuttle" of childhood. Participants can generate effects by swinging on a swing , providing a natural and intuitive experience.

 

This captivating installation provides a delightful and inclusive opportunity for all participants to relish in the joy of the swing and, more importantly, to be transported back to a simpler, more innocent time of childhood wonder.

 

From young children to parents alike, this interactive activity has been thoughtfully designed with intuitive accessibility in mind, enabling everyone to participate and indulge in the blissful nostalgia of childhood.

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