FIRE GALLERY

GLASGOW GALLERY OF MODERN ART 1996

A HEX COMMISSION

Generator is an interactive installation which allows users to mix sound, video, text and graphics to make their own audio-visual mix. The technology is based on techniques used by DJs and VJs in clubs and live performance events.
Generator consists of two consoles, the left one controls how the sounds are played and the right one controls which video images are projected. Sounds and images are arranged according to type. For example one might select a hip-hop drum break, operatic vocals and a rock guitar as the sound mix whilst the screen shows space footage and graphic slogans.
 
The purpose of Generator is to show how technology can be used in an entertaining and creative way and how random combinations of media can produce an interesting audio-visual collage. Generator is designed for 2 to 4 players and about 10 spectators. It runs off 2 PC computers and an Acorn Archimedes. The piece was conceived and designed by Robert Pepperell in collaboration with Dianne Harris and computer coding by Miles Visman.