Artifact v.3
 
There was intent to develop a visual language that could communicate sound, specifically voice. Basic graphic elements were designed, related to the notion of sound, as an attempt to find an alternative language. They were based on spectrogram graphs. Communication with Angus Carlyle (CRISAP. Creative Research into Sound Arts Practice), Maria Da Gandra (MWM Creatives, See Music Project) and Paul Sermon began and continued throughout the end of the project.
 
The following questions were proposed: "How is voice visualized? Is there an alternative language for it?” In the pursuit of an answer, a basic artifact was built which was a voice laser drum. Images of the movement of the laser onto wall surfaces were recorded, using a digital camera with slow shutter speed settings. When several images were produced and the idea of challenging the notion of the avatar was decided on, the images were tested with specialists in the different areas. Specifically, Jan Misker form the V2 Institute (Netherlands) related them to signatures but also questioned what and if, the images were communicating.
 
Outcome:
The artifact was unresponsive to female voices and the understanding of voice was not making progress. As consequence, a workshop was put together to observe and question users on their general impression of voice.
 
 
 
 
various designs for visual language based on spectograms
 
  
 
first laser drum built and type images produced
 
into sound
image produced with first laser drum built