This artist talk and demonstration will explore Fiddle Henge, a robotically controlled array of four green violins mounted on a bass drum. Using digital fabrication, microcontroller programming, and custom mechanical components, Ross Wightman has created an instrument that blends acoustic resonance with robotic precision, producing intricate microtonal textures and complex rhythmic… Continue reading
Part of Conglomerate, a spring art show on Governor’s Island. Our downstairs area showcases artists and makers incorporating projection mapping, interactivity, camera tracking, custom hardware, data visualization, and more. Continue reading
Mobile devices are often underrated as potential hardware solutions for multimedia projects, yet they come equipped with a powerful suite of tools—all accessible simply by owning a smartphone from the last decade and a half. These include a camera, microphone, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, GPS, touchscreen, speaker and audio output, real-time… Continue reading
Harvestworks is pleased to partner with Experimental Intermedia to present Alex Chechile in a performance exploring the psychoacoustics of spectrally complex difference tones. Drawing from his research on auditory perception, Chechile will perform works from his On the Sensations of Tone series, investigating the spatial depth of tones generated within the ear and their… Continue reading
Yuting Tao is a media artist, educator, and learning design researcher dedicated to making innovation education more accessible. With a background in Design Media Arts from UCLA and currently pursuing graduate studies at Harvard Graduate School of Education, she combines art, technology, and pedagogy to design transformative learning experiences. In her… Continue reading
Chloe Alexandra Thompson will discuss her artistic practice, which draws from a background in sculpture, installation, poetry, sound art, performance, and technology. Her talk will focus on the value of thoughtfulness when integrating technology and exploring interactive and networked approaches to making work—emphasizing the “why” rather than the “what.” This… Continue reading
Kyle Luntz is a Brooklyn-based artist who deals with time, emergent phenomena, illusion and memory in his multimedia installations. He makes generative audio-visual compositions which are altered by the presence and actions of participants. Using sound, light, acoustics, feedback systems, sensors and robotics, his work crosses spatial and temporal dynamics,… Continue reading
Harvestworks is pleased to announce the 2025 Technology Immersion Program (TIP) for these Artists who have a passion for learning the tools of digital media but do not have the research, training and equipment necessary to produce artworks in this medium. Artist were selected by Carol Parkinson, Executive Director, Harvestworks and Heidi… Continue reading
The Harvestworks New Works program is excited to announce the 2025 recipients! These artists have been commissioned to develop innovative projects in the Harvestworks TEAM (Technology, Engineering, Art, and Music) Lab. The applications for 2025 New Works Residency were reviewed by Michael Schumacher, Composer, performer and installation artist, Ivana Dama,… Continue reading
The 2025 Technology Immersion Program (TIP) is a national program that offers American artists and legal US residents a 12 month professional development program for technical training in the creation of technology-based artworks and networking, performance and exhibition opportunities. Applicants will receive extensive training with our expert instructors and participate… Continue reading
