Abstract

FRAGA, Tania. MindFluctuations: Poetic, Aesthetic and Technical Considerations of a Dance Spectacle Exploring Neural Connections. TecnoL. [online]. 2018, vol.21, n.41, pp.81-102. ISSN 0123-7799.

Abstract In this era of co-evolution of humans and computers, we are witnessing a lot of fear that humanity will lose control and autonomy. This is a possibility. Another is the development of symbiotic systems among men and machines. To accomplish this goal, it is necessary to research ways to apply some key concepts that have a catalytic effect over such ideas. In the discussion of this hypothesis through the case study of the spectacle MindFluctuations-an experimental artwork exploring neural connections-we are looking for ways to develop them from conception to realization. The discussion also establishes a process of reflection on the design, development and production of this dance spectacle. This artwork uses a customized Java application, NumericVariations, to explore the quoted neural connections for spectacles, performances and site-specific installations. Its approach was made possible by recent neuroscience research and the development of a Brain Computer Interface (BCI) integrated with a virtual reality framework, which enable an experimental interactive virtual reality artwork to emerge. A neural helmet connected to the computer and entwined with mathematical procedures enabled a symbiosis of humans with computers.

Keywords : Computer Art; Algorithmic Art; Virtual Reality; Brain Computer Interface BCI; Java3DTM.

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