MANTRA MODULATION

‘Mantra Modulation’ connects the past and the present: on the stage of the theatre, a virtual kinetic sculpture comes to life through 3D glasses. In harmony with the visual movements, a generative soundscape unfolds. The audience is not only invited to immerse themselves in this space of illusion, but also to participate: at an interactive console, the visual and auditory elements of the work can be modulated: each touch shapes the world that opens up before the visitors’ eyes and tells them their own, completely individual story. This type of co-creation blurs the boundaries between art and the audience, and so creates a personal connection to the installation.

ATTENTION:
Note on the website: 3D glasses required!!! (Included in the festival pass)

location: Schauspielhaus Graz

Inspired by Karlheinz Stockhausen’s ‘MANTRA’ (1970), which unfolds a musical cosmos from a single core motif, and through multiplying sound and perception levels, ‘MANTRA MODULATION’ translates this concept into an audiovisual dimension. The historical technique of stereoscopic projection or anaglyphic images, paired with modern technology, additionally creates a bridge between the past and the present.

Biography:
Studio MO:YA is the creative studio of Roland Mariacher and Werner Huber. Since 2011, the two Austrian designers and media artists have been creating experiences that merge physical and digital worlds within their immersive spatial installations. Their work has been recognised with awards including the State Prize for Design in the ‘Design Concepts’ category and the Shenzhen Global Design Award. As lecturers at the Institute of Design and Communication at FH Joanneum, they pass on their knowledge to young designers.

Credits:
conception, images & sounddesign: Studio MO:YA