Embodied Media

Music in Motion

Interactive Installation2013

A portable live interactive media installation commissioned by Pacific Symphony, designed for exhibition in multiple venues.

Interacting with visitors in real time through the Active Space intermedia performance system, Music in Motion creates visuals and sound sequences in response to movement, thus influencing how people move. The system enables participants to record their movement, which become a permanent part of the exhibit as their performance is replayed on nearby screens in a continous montage. Visitors can watch previous performances for inspiration before taking their own turns.

John Crawford conceived the project and was commissioned by Pacific Symphony to design and implement the media and interactive software for the installation The structure, content and interface design were developed in collaboration with Pacific Symphony staff.

First exhibited May 2013.

Exhibitions

  • Viewpoint Gallery
    UC Irvine Student Center. October 2016.
  • Viewpoint Gallery
    UC Irvine Student Center. May 2015.
  • Segerstrom Concert Hall
    Costa Mesa, CA. June 2013.
  • Grand Central Art Center
    Santa Ana, CA. May 2013.