AUGMENTL and MindBuffer have unveiled the first artifact to emerge from their collaboration, Morph V1.
“Morph is a modular, kinetic, audiovisual installation that reaches beyond traditional 2D pixel arrays into the relatively untouched realm of 3D, life-like digital interactivity. It demonstrates the possibilities of functional tangible media prototypes and, serves as a tool for experimenting with abstract machine movement and gesture to create personality and encourage interaction.” explained Nicholas Perillo (AUGMENTL) designer of Morph.
Morph is the first example of a fully actuated and touch sensitive luminous spherical surface. It is a reinvention of the digital canvas that allows artists to experiment with more than just light and sound. This is the future of tangible media, a fully modular and flexible framework which allows for rapid expansion and experimentation with both form and function.
Speaking of the collaboration Joshua Batty of MindBuffer said “We have been obsessed with creating software as a part of our audiovisual research and artistic process, but have always kept an eye out for opportunities to branch our work into the physical world. AUGMENTL clearly demonstrates the same obsession and attention to detail but from an electronics and industrial design perspective. Joining forces to bring the best of both hardware and software allows us to create objects that appear like living beings. Exploring the crossover between robotics and the audiovisual arts is a rare opportunity, and we see Morph V1 as just the beginning."
Morph is composed of 155 touch sensitive and illuminated modules, connected by a flexible and expandable surface. Each module is completely reconfigurable and features six individually addressable LEDs to illuminate the six edges of the hexagonal surfaces. It is the first in a series of experiments to create exhibition and festival ready kinetic experiences with the ongoing partnership between AUGMENTL and MindBuffer.
AUGMENTL was founded by Nicholas Perillo, an award winning Melbourne based Industrial Designer in preparation for the release of Morph v1.0. His work merges technology and art to create immersive, visceral experiences.
MindBuffer are an award-winning audiovisual research and digital design studio, specialising in immersive interactive art installations. Their studio combines the intersection of art and technology. MindBuffer was founded in 2010 by Joshua Batty and Mitchell Nordine. For more information visit https://mindbuffer.net.
For festival bookings and custom commissions feel free to get in touch with contact@mindbuffer.net or info@augmentl.com.
More info: mindbuffer.net
Meet Morph, the expressive digital sculpture that redefines what it means to give life to technology.
Touching Morph is a surreal experience, an uncanny valley between robot and organic lifeform.
Morph V1 is just the beginning. The modular design will no doubt lead to many more interesting future augmentations and collaborations between MindBuffer and AUGMENTL.
