Nathaniel Hedges
Nathaniel Hedges
San Francisco, CA, USA / May 2017 / Is there a connection between lightwaves and sonic vibrations? Yes, and it is called Cymatics.
Cymatics, the study of wave phenomena, is a science pioneered by Swiss medical doctor and natural scientist, Hans Jenny (1904-1972). It is derived from the Greek 'kyma' meaning wave and 'takymatica' meaning matters pertaining to waves.
I investigated the effects of LED light synchronization with sound-waves to produce various phenomena via a machine I built and a software platform called Max/MSP.
Role: Artist
Gallery: Heron Arts
Diffraction lenses
Interactions sketch
LED array + custom printed circuit board
Subwoofer and LED array software coordinated to synchronize light and sound frame-rates
Light and sound waves coalescing
Installation design
4K Go-Pro captures the magic, HDMI transport to overhead projector broadcasting to 10’ wide screen