Tidal Echoes

Tidal Echoes is an immersive installation that blends visual abstraction with real field recordings, aiming to capture the essence of the seaside landscape. Inspired by Impressionist painters, Milkorva employs generative processes to create ever-evolving visuals reminiscent of ocean waves. Each visual element is meticulously crafted through complex algorithms, creating a fluid and dynamic representation of the marine environment. The installation’s core lies in its ability to evoke mental imagery of the sea and redefine its visual boundaries. In collaboration with sound engineer Paul Kusnierek, sounds captured during a seaside field recording session are integrated into the installation, giving rise to an audio-reactive experience. The intensity and movement of the visuals directly correlate with the layers of sound, creating a harmonious fusion of the figurative and the abstract. Despite its abstract nature, Tidal Echoes manages to evoke the ocean through color, movement, and accompanying sounds, offering viewers a striking illusion of witnessing the sea. Through generative art, Milkorva challenges traditional perceptions of reality, inviting audiences to reconsider their understanding of the natural world. Celebrating the complexities of nature, Tidal Echoes offers an alternative perspective that transcends conventional boundaries, inviting viewers to explore new ways of perception and experiencing the world around us.

The Directors

Nicolas Michel (aka Milkorva) is a visual and new media artist based in Paris, with a master’s degree in Contemporary & Digital Art from the Sorbonne. He creates generative and immersive installations that explore the ever-changing and unpredictable nature of elements. Through his work, he seeks to capture the essence of natural phenomena and redefine them digitally, creating a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. By revisiting these dynamics through new technologies, he questions our perception of reality and reveals the invisible. He isolates and distorts elements, endlessly recomposing them into forms where materiality and abstraction merge. Milkorva celebrates landscapes that transcend the human scale, integrating them into contemplative works where each movement is unique. Using generative algorithms and advanced simulations, he creates digital ecosystems in constant evolution. His visuals are accompanied by rich soundscapes, blending field recordings with atmospheric music. Sound and image are inseparable, forming an audio-reactive whole where each frequency shapes the visual composition. Inspired by Philippe Parreno, whom he assisted for six years, he explores how contemporary technologies redefine the boundaries of storytelling. His works have been exhibited at the Grand Palais, the Boston Museum of Science, Sonar Istanbul, and Miami Art Basel.

General Information

Director: Milkorva (Nicolas Michel)
Production Company :
Year of Creation: 2023
Minimum Age: 5

Technical Information

Format: Ratio : _/ Ratio : 16/9 (multi ratio) min 1920px X 1080px // 60fps _/Realtime generative digital sculpture, stereo sound
Content: video + sound
Number of participants per session: unlimited
Equipment: Projection / Led Screen / TV 4K 50″ minimum
Set-up Time: adaptable
Surface area: adaptable

Contact

georges@36degres.art

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