Reflect on the connections between sound, digital art, computer programming, and AI technology at Roberta’s Art Gallery with “Resonate: An Audiovisual Interactive Experience” by artist and UW-Whitewater Media Arts & Game Development Associate Professor Nick Hwang. This exhibit challenges the relationship between sound and response to physical movement with interactive cubes that alter audio and a large digital display over time. Hwang’s exhibit will be open from Sept. 25 to Oct. 22.
“Resonate” highlights the fusion of dynamic audio, visuals, and the art of an ever-evolving presence. This exhibit features three transformational rotation-aware boxes made of birch wood and electronic components programmed to connect movement and sound frequencies. By design, Hwang’s innovative cubes and digital display will evolve as the exhibition continues, promising its audience a collaborative and interactive, ever-changing AI experience. Hwang says “I hope that this exhibit will invite exploration amongst the Warhawk community in hopes that everyone who experiences my exhibit will be inspired to push themselves to create more innovative art.”
Hwang is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, specializing in multi-user interactive experiences. Hwang says, “This exhibit extends the work I practice and teach. I am excited to share that if Warhawks are interested in immersive audio and visual technology, they can look into the Media Arts & Game Development program at UWW, where they can discover an immense array of tools and materials to help explore curiosity.”
The exhibit reception will be held on Oct. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m., with an artist talk and an audience Q&A from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by an open house with refreshments from 7 to 8 p.m. Additionally, there will be a “Design Your Own Light Box” workshop in collaboration with UC Live in the Warhawk Connection Center from 7 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 8.
Roberta’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the James R. Connor University Center at 190 Hamilton Green Way, Whitewater, Wis. The gallery collaborates with campus departments, student organizations, and community artists to coordinate and sponsor exhibits. Our hours are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
At Roberta’s Art Gallery, we pride ourselves in providing free and open exhibits to the public, and attending certain events can earn students class credit. If you are interested in being featured in the gallery, please contact us for a proposal request. Reach us at ucart@uww.edu or 262-472-3193. Visit our website for any questions or inquiries, and follow our Instagram @uww_rag. For more information about Hwang’s work, see his website https://nickhwang.com/.
