Elementary

Elementary
Tonoptik (Montenegro)
Location: Clifford Square  

Elementary transforms a flat screen into an illusion composed of light, depth, physics and control. It brings deep waters and abstract worlds into our urban environment. Within the cube’s virtual space, these otherworldly interactive shapes float in response to viewers' movements. Viewers on both sides attempt to take control of the shapes, only to find unpredictability.

Elementary shows how minute actions can lead to big changes. Just like nature itself, the installation follows its own rules and unusual laws of physics, responding to human presence yet without being controlled by it.

The artwork is a reminder that nature's elements and forces follow beautiful and mysterious patterns. We can learn and engage with them — but their essence remains their own. 

About the artist

Tonoptik, a new media art project, operates within the fields of audiovisual, sound art, and the intersection of art and science. Their minimalist aesthetic serves as the foundation for technological experimentation and free exploration of how modern technologies intersect with the human experience.

They have exhibited at international music and new media art festivals worldwide. Their accomplishments include the Spanish MADATAC Award, a 2020 special prize from the Cyland MediaArt Lab for audiovisual work, and an Honorary Mention from the Share Prize XV jury. 

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