David Rokeby: Very Nervous System

November 7, 2014 - January 4, 2015

First developed in the mid-1980s, when interactive art, sound art and computer-based art were in their infancy, David Rokeby's landmark work Very Nervous System uses video surveillance technology, synthesizers, a sound system, computers and image processing software designed by the artist to translate visitors' movements into music and/or sound.  Visitors 'search' for hidden sounds within the space, exploring the tactile and sculptural qualities of the sound while creating their own unique composition. Very Nervous System is a remarkable interactive work that engages and fascinates people of all ages.

Winner of a Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts in 2002, Rokeby has been at the forefront of interactive media art for over two decades. His work has been performed and exhibited in shows across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia For more information see the artist's website: davidrokeby.com

Organized and circulated by the Carleton University Art Gallery.