The Primeval Atom VR (2024) Concept and Video: Petermfriess
- Sound (Piano Performance): Kaoru Tashiro
- Composition: Jean-Pierre Deleuze
Duration: 8:20 minutes
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Imagine a dialogue where science, philosophy, and art converge, orchestrated and animated by Artificial Intelligence. Dive into an exchange between Georges Lemaître, the renowned Belgian astronomer behind the Big Bang theory, and Jean-Pierre Deleuze, a contemporary Belgian composer. Rooted in the theories of the primeval atom and enriched with emotional and philosophical ideas, their conversation explores the synthesis of these disciplines and our understanding of the universe.
Throughout this artistic journey, Artificial Intelligence emerges as a creative collaborator, presenting visual wonders and the subtleties of artificial reasoning. For the creation of the video, AI was also inspired by the pianist's imagination, reflecting the emotion and energy of her performance.
The video unfolds in twelve stages:
- Witnessing the Big Bang from Afar
- The Big Bang Approaches
- The Big Bang Surrounds Us
- Discovering Cosmic Harmony
- The Emergence of Consciousness
- Resonances of the Multiverse
- Philosophical Whispers
- Art Exalted by the Universe
- Music Capturing Cosmic Essence
- Reflections on the Universe's Future
- The Ultimate Interconnection
- Toward Infinity and Beyond
Petermfriess
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Petermfriess is an artist and researcher exploring the intersections of art, technology, and society. His work spans various media, including digital art, sound art, and interactive installations, with a strong focus on AI-generated art. Projects such as DARWIN 2, THE_OTHERVERSE, M.LUMINARA, Unlearning, and Metaverse Orientations reflect his deep interest in the genesis of tomorrow, context-driven creative research, and the exploration of human and non-human life forms. His contributions to discussions on art and technology are showcased worldwide through exhibitions, conferences, and publications.
Kaoru Tashiro
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Kaoru Tashiro has premiered and is the dedicatee of works by composers such as Claude Ledoux, Jean-Pierre Deleuze, Kenji Sakai, Noriko Koide, and Julia Purgina. In March 2023, she performed some of these works at the Royal Academy of Sciences, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium. Her performances, including Miragique and Sonar Flux, feature piano pieces by J.P. Deleuze and C. Ledoux alongside real-time video installations by R. Kooshki & V. Ghaderi and Marian Essl. These innovative projects have brought her to renowned festivals such as Ars Electronica (Linz, Austria) in 2019 and 2022, as well as the Forum of Musical Creation Festival (Brussels) in 2022.