‘Lightrails’ is a light sculpture with the intention to re-define and re-interpret the exhibition room. An easy but effective mapping technique was used to create seamless projections on both sides of the object. Light-beams were triggered by the visitors and ran through the room, following the surface created by the sculpture. Each ‘reflection’ of the light-beam was accompanied by sound. The speed and brightness of the beam was directly influenced by the force the visitors used when triggering the beam stepping on pedals on the floor. This also influenced the volume of the sound-effects. The audio signal was played back on a surround sound system that allowed a spatial positioning of the sounds and created a truly immersive experience.

The sound-design was courtesy of Digitalofen Audiobakery, which also created the ambient sounds that were pervasive through the room. As usual, we used our favorite real-time multipurpose toolkit to create the installation. The projectors were provided by concept solutions. The construction of the sculpture was kindly supported by INDAT and the whole project was hosted by the sound:frame festival and financed by departure.

Thanks goes out to all of the mentioned organizations and all the individuals that helped us to realize this project!

Announcement of Lightrails in the sound:frame program:

The corporate identity for sound:frame was created by Leo Lass of depart.

In collaboration with the viennese electronic band Metalycée and the guest musician Keiko Higuchi from Tokyo, Akemi developed the sound enviroment where she also perform as a singer. Strukt worked closely with Akemi and the musicians to create the visual part of the performance. The main focus of Strukt’s work was to interpret Akemi’s writings with typographic animations. At the same time these animations functioned also as the translation for the words spoken in japanese.

Also an animated portrait illustration of Akemi and live footage of Akemi’s hometown Tokyo was built into the visuals. The last part of the visual performance was done in real-time by Strukt.

“Mon mon” means “agony”. This is a still picture from the 2nd act s.h.o.o.t.

Stylised portrait of Akemi.

Akemi and Metalycée on stage during the 3rd act b.l.o.o.m..

Klangraum Krems Minoritenkirche – the festival location before showdown.