Threads
Threads is an interactive live performance that visualizes the body electric of contemporary circus performers in real time. The performers wear custom-built cardiac and muscle electric sensors that wirelessly transmit small body electric readings into a graphics program. The body electric, created by extreme physical work, lights the performers’ environment. Threads celebrates the relationship between the body and technology, and gives performers a unique way to influence their performance space.
Role | Creator, Developer |
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Tools | Live Web, Performance, Big Screens, Wearable Tech |
Link | threadsinteractive.com/ |
Showings | Emerging Artists Showcase, Streb Lab, June 2017 |
Expanded Cinema, IFP Made in New York Media Center, Apr 2017 | |
ITP 10th Anniversary Big Screens Showcase, IAC Headquarters, Dec 2016 | |
Process | Prototype Process Posts |
The following photo and video is from the showing at IAC. A new performance of Threads is currently in development under the Go! Emerging Artist Grant from the Streb Lab for Action Mechanics.