The Harvestworks Art and Technology Program announces four events for the Governors Island Arts series Third Saturdays and House Fest. All events are free. HOUSE FEST PERFORMANCES OUTDOORS IN NOLAN PARK Ai Onoda plays Satie’s “Vexation” would take over 20 hours if one follows his instruction of repeating the short,… Continue reading
Join us under the stars for a dance performance and artist talk at the Star Catcher installation. Adelle Lin and Matt Pinner collaborate with the dancer-choreographer Dharma Esmat to explore the mystical tapestry of the universe and redefine the act of creation through dance. Utilizing live tracking technology, Dharma’s movements… Continue reading
Luc Vitk’s installation Water Vision is a multichannel piece for water, visitors, and six speakers. During the opening of the exhibition, the visitors will become part of the installation performance. They will interpret a number score which will then generate three hours of water music to be played in the… Continue reading
Max Chung creates sonic and visualization experiences that explore responsive technologies in AI and body tracking software. In his multi-media installation, metroequilibrium, Chung creates a digital instrument that captures the relationship of sound and gesture that defines an immersive embodied experience. This installation uses cameras and Google MediaPipe to create… Continue reading
[SUN] Flower Waves explores the harmonious interaction between sunflowers and Alfvén waves, demonstrating how art and science converge to reveal deeper understandings. Sunflowers, with their heliotropic movement, symbolize growth and energy, while Alfvén waves in plasma transport energy along magnetic field lines, crucial for understanding space weather and solar phenomena.… Continue reading
In this new work, Shirley transforms the traditional officer’s home into an abstraction of light and geometry. The size and circularity of “Agency (as in giving…)” create a dynamic contrast with the room’s context, sparking a dialogue between story, time, and space. This interplay prompts a reevaluation of the viewer’s… Continue reading
This is a site – specific installation at Governor’s Island, where two antique chandeliers found in the Nolan Park are rewired to illuminate the gallery using potatoes as a power source. Both futuristic and simple, the revival of the former elegant chandeliers through vegetal power suggests a compromised power grid,… Continue reading
Solstice Sunset Cross-River Bell Ringing The dailybell project is an aspirational project based on the premise that the rotation of the Earth is an inarguable fact, something we can all agree on. Anybody who is nearby this Solstice is invited to join us at sunset (8:30 PM) as we cross the East… Continue reading
Harvestworks announces three events for the third Saturday in June 2024 that will take place in our Art and Technology Program Building 10a, Nolan Park, Governors Island. All events are free. AFTERNOON ARTIST TALK by Judy Dunaway – Time: 2:45 pm Sound artist Judy Dunaway will discuss her “Aeronaut” installation… Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence has disrupted the creative world and artists need to understand how it works and its risks and benefits. In this easily accessible introductory workshop we take the hype out of the process discussing growing trends and artistic practice, culminating in a hands-on group project. This special workshop is directed… Continue reading
