Cardiomorphologies (2004 – 2007)
Cardiomorphologies v.2 photographs by Greg Turner, 2005.
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Cardiomorphologies is an interactive installation that enables participants to explore aspects of their own psychophysiology, with the aid of a custom designed biofeedback artwork.
Audiences interact with Cardiomorphologies on an individual basis for periods of up thirty minutes at time, supervised by the artist George Khut. Breath and heart rate data collected by non-intrusive sensors are used to control a large video projection consisting of a series of halo-like concentric circles that pulsate and blush in time with their own breathing and heart rate patterns. Audiences literally ‘search their heart’ using the artwork to observe subtle interactions between their own mental, emotional and physiological processes.
Production credits
George Poonkhin Khut: artwork concept, interaction design and sound
John Tonkin: data analysis and visualisations (Cardiomorphologies v.1)
Greg Turner: data analysis and visualisation systems (Cardiomorphologies v.2)
Lizzie Muller: curatorial research, interaction design, and audience research (Cardiomorphologies v.2)
Installation view showing George with a visitor at BEAP07, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, 2007. Photo by Eva Fenandez.
Exhibition dates
September 13–October 21, 2007, in the group exhibition “I took a deep breath…” (curated by Hannah Matthews w. Novamedia), for Biennale of Electronic Arts Perth 2007 (BEAP07), Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Perth, Australia.
February 1-12, 2006, in the group exhibition “This Sectreet Location”, (curated by Helen Cole) for “Inbetween Time: Festival of live art & intrigue”, Arnolfini, Bristol, Great Britain.
September 14-21, 2005, (curated by Lizzie Muller), presented by Powerhouse Museum and University of Technology Sydney Beta-space gallery, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia.
July 21-August 7, 2004, artist residency and exhibition (curated by Fiona Winning and Blair French), Performance Space, Sydney, Australia