Interstellar

Ivica Bukvic; Thomas Tucker

Interstellar
Image credit: Ivica Bukvic; Thomas Tucker
  • Format: Remote Performance
  • Session: concert-2
  • Presence: In person
  • Duration: 21

Abstract:

“Interstellar” is the latest work co-created by the members of the L2Ork Tweeter International Ensemble. Led by its founder and Director Dr. Ivica Ico Bukvic, the performance features live performers over 5,000 miles apart and integrates projection mapping co-developed by a visual artist Thomas Tucker and Bukvic. Tightly integrated sync of the ensuing telematic electronic music that blends EDM and Ambiental is made possible using L2Ork Tweeter free and open-source software platform that also interfaces with the MadMapper software responsible for the visual projection mapping. “Interstellar” is commissioned by the Alexandria VA Office of the Arts. It is inspired by StudioKCA’s “Interstellar Influencer (Make an Impact)” installation on display in Alexandria’s Waterfront Park. Like the installation, this piece tells the story of an asteroid whose impact shaped Chesapeake Bay over 35 million years ago. L2Ork Tweeter International Ensemble members who originally co-created the work were (listed in alphabetical order): Ivica Ico Bukvic (Director, on site), Uma Futoransky (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Gala Gonzalez Barrios (on site), Justin Kerobo (on site), Joaquín Montecino (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Jacob Alan Smith (North Carolina), Lauti Sosa (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Caden Vandervort (Virginia), and Lane Wills (Virginia). The final roster of community members who will perform at NIME 2025 will be announced at the concert. They are joined by a visual projection artist Thomas Tucker.