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Eröffnung: Samstag, 30.1.2010, 19 Uhr

Hybrid Frequencies
Marko Batista

21 Uhr - Marko Batista - performance: SIPHON:SYS:SONIC

Dauer der Ausstellung: 3.02.-11.02.2010
For the exhibition „Hybrid Frequencies“ Gallery ZERO invited Marko Batista, Ljubljana based tech-mixed-media artist, sound researcher and performer. Marko Batista’s project „SIPHON:SYS:APPARATUS 1.1“ is a reasearch into the phenomenology of sonic structures by using a siphon as an instrument of sonic perception. Technology driven mixed media installation features parallel non-linear sound compositions based on several electronic elements, trapped in the circuits of siphon system apparatus associated with unconventional sonic results.





SIPHON:SYS:APPARATUS 1.1
by Marko Batista
Imagine the space where flush systems enter sonic turbulence and open a hybrid valve allowing portable sound objects to flow into the schizophrenic bowl, containing a sonic mechanism that closes apparatus and opens high frequency piping system for a very brief period of time. Marko Batista continues his research into the phenomenology of sonic structures, using the siphon as a vehicle and networked abstraction as an instrument of sonic perception or tool of comprehension. The exhibition installation features parallel non-linear sound compositions based on several electronic elements trapped in the circuits of siphon system apparatus associated with unconventional sonic results. Technology driven mixed media installation focuses on audio experiments that through the subversion of simultaneous sonic data transfers and heterogeneous piping environments enter the field of artistic intervention.
If you look at the side of many modern toilets, you can actually see the outline of the siphon conduit. The siphon is an example of a natural and extremely simple machine that we take advantage of daily. Space toilet noise control room ejects micro-perforated bags which are stored in an aluminum container and imports the height of the upper leg dictating the static frequency level in the bowl. When the distorted sound flush valve is opened sound object flows from the tank into the bowl, the frequency level rises, and sound object begins to flow into lower piping system. Once the module is completely polluted, the siphon system becomes a true sound machine that ends with sucking sound when the tank is empty.
MARKO BATISTA is Ljubljana based tech-mixed-media artist, sound researcher, performer, born in Tito's Yugoslavia. Batista focuses on themes such as displaced sound-scapes, video transformation processes, networking data, collaboration, linking concepts, hybrid spaces, politics of art and other fields of contemporary media art. Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana and finished Master of Arts degree from Central Saint Martins in London. Marko Batista is a founding member of experimental multimedia group Klon:Art:Resistance. In 2003 he collaborated on a project for 50th LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA: VV2 <Recycling the Future>. His works have been presented at ARS ELECTRONICA-Featured Art Scene in 2008, 10th INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL BIENNIAL, BIX Facade KUNSTHAUS GRAZ, Cellsbutton#3-Indonesia, VIENNABIENNALE 2008, ELECTRONIC CHURCH Berlin, CCA Glasgow, SLOWTIME 2007, Museum of Modern Art-Ljubljana, PIXXELPOINT 2005, 12th IFCA ...
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