GOTHOLIN

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Looking something like a giant industrial insect, the Gotholin recontextualises traditional Classical music tropes into a brutalist steam punk imaginings. The Gotholin is an automated midi to servo controlled violin machine built with aluminium, and fitted with an audio-controlled strobe light, projector and security cameras.

 

Previous Presentations

Westspace Gallery, Main Gallery. Exhibited as part of JOLT’s Sonic Body 1 – a group show for sound art curated by James Hullick.
1 – 4 October 2008

The Gotholin has appeared in various sonic art concerts/performances: The NIS (2009-14); These Compulsive Behaviours (2014); Sono Perception (2008).

 

GOTHOLIN

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Mechanical Engineer
Richie Allen

Materials
Aluminium, robotic actuators, electronic converter boxes, violins, violin bows, various hardware, cables, midi controller (for human performer mode), projector, security camera, lights.

Duration
Variable: can be presented in concert and played by a performer; can be installed in a gallery for weeks/months, operating automatically.

Photos
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Video
Rachael Thompson, Marcia Jane, )-(u||!c|<