{"id":101165,"date":"2024-11-14T17:48:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T10:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/art4d.com\/?p=101165"},"modified":"2024-11-14T17:48:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T10:48:41","slug":"flock-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/art4d.com\/en\/2024\/11\/flock-of","title":{"rendered":"FLOCK OF"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt;\">GLIDING EFFORTLESSLY THROUGH THE AIR, A SHIMMERING SCHOOL OF SILVERFISH DEFIES BOTH GRAVITY AND EXPECTATION. THIS ART INSTALLATION BY BIT.STUDIO INVITES VIEWERS INTO AN IMMERSIVE REALM WHERE SPATIAL IMAGINATION TRANSCENDS THE VIRTUAL<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><!--more--><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: relevant-bold; font-size: 12pt;\">TEXT: SURAWIT BOONJOO<br \/>\nPHOTO COURTESY OF BIT.STUDIO\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 10pt;\">(For Thai, press <a href=\"http:\/\/art4d.com\/2024\/11\/flock-of\">here)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">Gliding effortlessly through the air, a shimmering school of silver fish defies both gravity and expectation. FLOCK OF, an installation by bit.studio, invites viewers into an immersive realm where spatial imagination transcends the virtual. Committed to melding art with technology, this collective of creative technologists draws on a rich integration of physics, engineering, and design expertise. art4d recently engaged in a conversation with Kiattiyot Panichprecha, the founder and lead designer\/developer of the firm. Reflecting on the genesis of FLOCK OF, Kiattiyot shared, &#8220;We wanted to craft an installation that makes the audience feel intrinsically connected\u2014to step inside the piece and embark on a novel experience that plunges them into a space they&#8217;ve never encountered before.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_101115\" style=\"width: 1510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-101115\" class=\"wp-image-101115 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res.jpg\" alt=\"FLOCK OF\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_3_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-101115\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">True Digital Park, Bangkok, Thailand<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">An otherworldly atmosphere unfolds as the silver fish navigate the open air, behaving contrary to their natural confines beneath the waves. This subversion raises open-ended questions for contemplation. The deliberate blending of reality and virtuality induces cognitive dissonance\u2014the uneasiness in spatial perception, prompting us to challenge the limits of our thoughts and reflect on the nature of transformation. Much like these mechatronic fish forging new identities within unfamiliar spaces, the installation poses profound inquiries about the meaning of existence and the pursuit of transcending personal limitations. Immersed in the swirling paths of the fish, viewers are invited to touch and delight in the surreal spectacle before them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">&#8220;Drones naturally came to mind since we were envisioning a piece that could fly or float around people while being controllable,&#8221; Panichprecha explained. &#8220;However, the harshness of propellers and loud engines didn&#8217;t align with our focus on emotional resonance in the design. Such intensity would discourage audiences from approaching the piece. So, we reconsidered: What kind of robotic element could fulfill our vision and still be something that people find inviting? This led us to start with something inherently non-threatening like balloons. From there, we delved into researching control mechanisms to enable floating and directed movement.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: sarabun-regular; font-size: 12pt;\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-101154\" style=\"max-width: 1500px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-94-0 metaslider metaslider-nivo metaslider-101154 ml-slider ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"FLOCK OF02\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_101154\">\n        <div class='slider-wrapper theme-default'><div class='ribbon'><\/div><div id='metaslider_101154' class='nivoSlider'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/kobe_bit.studio_10_low-res.jpg\" height=\"1000\" width=\"1500\" data-caption=\"Meya Meya 2024, Kobe, Japan\" title=\"kobe_bit.studio_10_low res\" alt=\"FLOCK OF\" class=\"slider-101154 slide-101157\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/kobe_bit.studio_9_low-res.jpg\" height=\"1000\" width=\"1500\" data-caption=\"Meya Meya 2024, Kobe, Japan\" title=\"kobe_bit.studio_9_low res\" alt=\"FLOCK OF\" class=\"slider-101154 slide-101156\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/kobe_bit.studio_8_low-res.jpg\" height=\"1000\" width=\"1500\" data-caption=\"Meya Meya 2024, Kobe, Japan\" title=\"kobe_bit.studio_8_low res\" alt=\"FLOCK OF\" class=\"slider-101154 slide-101159\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/kobe_bit.studio_5_low-res.jpg\" height=\"1000\" width=\"1500\" data-caption=\"Meya Meya 2024, Kobe, Japan\" title=\"kobe_bit.studio_5_low res\" alt=\"FLOCK OF\" class=\"slider-101154 slide-101155\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">The fish\u2019s ability to move through the air along predetermined paths\u2014even when separated from the school\u2014is the result of a collaborative effort between teams of technology experts and computer engineers. Integrated into the fabric of the exhibit space are sensors that emit radio waves, strategically placed to communicate with the electronic interfaces adorning each fish. Prior to this, bespoke computer programs were developed to govern their buoyancy and choreograph their dance of directional patterns to complement the setting of each display. Moreover, the nuances of the fish\u2019s velocity and fluidity are aspects the designers place significant emphasis on, aiming to mimic the natural gestures and schooling behavior of fish under the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 660px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-101165-1\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"http:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flock_of_ars_electronica.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flock_of_ars_electronica.mp4\">http:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/flock_of_ars_electronica.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\nThis installation, originally unveiled at True Digital Park under the banner &#8220;FLOCK OF&#8230; Discover the supernatural nature of floating fish,&#8221; made its international journey to Japan\u2019s &#8216;MEYA MEYA&#8217; at Kobe Maritime Museum, before gracing the Kani Lab restaurant in South Korea\u2014a place where culinary art meets visual media. Most recently, in September, it took part in the Ars Electronica Festival 2024 in Linz, Austria, an avant-garde festival themed &#8216;HOPE \u2013 who will turn the tide.&#8217; Intriguingly, the piece adjusts its mode of interaction and presentation to fit seamlessly within each new environment in versatile and continuous ways. For example, while the piece was first introduced as a cutting-edge artwork with an engaging creative concept, its role shifted in the festival context to underscore its status as a groundbreaking technological innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: sarabun-regular; font-size: 12pt;\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-101150\" style=\"max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-94-0 metaslider metaslider-nivo metaslider-101150 ml-slider ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"FLOCK OF01\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_101150\">\n        <div class='slider-wrapper theme-default'><div class='ribbon'><\/div><div id='metaslider_101150' class='nivoSlider'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/seoul_bit.studio_1.jpg\" height=\"1350\" width=\"1080\" data-caption=\"KaniLab, Seoul, South Korea\" title=\"seoul_bit.studio_1\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-101150 slide-101151\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/seoul_bit.studio_5.jpg\" height=\"1350\" width=\"1080\" data-caption=\"KaniLab, Seoul, South Korea\" title=\"seoul_bit.studio_5\" alt=\"FLOCK OF\" class=\"slider-101150 slide-101152\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/seoul_bit.studio_2.jpg\" height=\"1350\" width=\"1080\" data-caption=\"KaniLab, Seoul, South Korea\" title=\"seoul_bit.studio_2\" alt=\"FLOCK OF\" class=\"slider-101150 slide-101153\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: rm-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">In one sense, the adaptation of spaces\u2014often accompanied by embellishments and modifications, enabled the installation\u2019s capacity to morph its communicative style to resonate with each unique venue. Not only does this underscore its interpretative versatility but also its intent to maintain a dynamic void, perpetually open to something new. This approach allows the &#8216;FLOCK OF&#8217; installation to be considered and interpreted from various perspectives. Upon further contemplation, it becomes even more intriguing that this might be a &#8216;flock&#8217; of things (not necessarily fish), calling for the audience to interact, ponder, connect, and expand the definitions of intentionally omitted elements. Within this crafted ambiance, one is left to question: have viewers submerged underwater alongside the fish, were the fish swimming and floating, or have the fish made us acutely aware of the atmospheric weight we&#8217;ve never been able to feel before?<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_101137\" style=\"width: 1510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-101137\" class=\"wp-image-101137 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res.jpg\" alt=\"FLOCK OF\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-373x248.jpg 373w, https:\/\/art4d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tdpk_bit.studio_5_low-res-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-101137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">True Digital Park, Bangkok, Thailand<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/flockof.art\">flockof.art<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.studio\"><span style=\"font-family: boing-bold; font-size: 14pt;\">bit.studio<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gliding effortlessly through the air, a shimmering school of silverfish defies both gravity and expectation. 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