TRaNsMOG-RiFiER: Fictional Narratives as Catalyst for Experimental Instrument Building and Musical/Artistic Collaboration
Author(s)
Ferguson, John
Bussigel, Peter
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2020
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The authors report on their artistic research project TRaNsMOGRiFiER and highlight musician-specific approaches to creating with technology that privilege the sharing of tools and practical knowledge. The use of fictional narratives as a catalyst for instrument building and art making is at the foreground of the discussion. By rethinking DIY/Maker culture with an emphasis on collaboration and collective creativity, the authors highlight the tension between the production of fixed media output and practices that resist encapsulation. TRaNsMOGRiFiER underscores the benefits of hands-on learning and presents a collaborative ...
View more >The authors report on their artistic research project TRaNsMOGRiFiER and highlight musician-specific approaches to creating with technology that privilege the sharing of tools and practical knowledge. The use of fictional narratives as a catalyst for instrument building and art making is at the foreground of the discussion. By rethinking DIY/Maker culture with an emphasis on collaboration and collective creativity, the authors highlight the tension between the production of fixed media output and practices that resist encapsulation. TRaNsMOGRiFiER underscores the benefits of hands-on learning and presents a collaborative artistic platform with a focus on open-ended processes and ongoing change.
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View more >The authors report on their artistic research project TRaNsMOGRiFiER and highlight musician-specific approaches to creating with technology that privilege the sharing of tools and practical knowledge. The use of fictional narratives as a catalyst for instrument building and art making is at the foreground of the discussion. By rethinking DIY/Maker culture with an emphasis on collaboration and collective creativity, the authors highlight the tension between the production of fixed media output and practices that resist encapsulation. TRaNsMOGRiFiER underscores the benefits of hands-on learning and presents a collaborative artistic platform with a focus on open-ended processes and ongoing change.
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Journal Title
Leonardo Music Journal
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This publication has been entered into Griffith Research Online as an Advanced Online Version.
Subject
Screen and digital media
Digital and electronic media art
Creative and professional writing