I got a chance to discuss some of my recent projects and collaborations for this interview in DOT Magazine. It explores the possibilities for art in the context of a DIY approach to tool-building and open-source concepts. It is my hope that art can find a substantial place in a variety of worlds – scientific, mathematical, and otherwise – by the merits of artistic knowledge.
Two years ago I began looking into what it would take to make an Electroencephalograph (EEG) machine of my own. I had read about the open source EEG project and it got me fascinated with the prospects of exploring neurofeedback. Several months ago The George Greenstein Institute approached me to create a class. The first thing I wanted to do was finally explore the EEG machine.
Recently I got to make a trip — on behalf of Drew and Rob as well — up to Mammoth in California to accept the award for Best Art Documentary at the Mountain Film Festival.
Art Talk at Swarthmore – The Future of Art: Direct Collaboration with math & Science – Feburary 16, 2010. As digital mediums move into the realm of artistic practice it becomes imperative that the artist once again gain mastery of not just the use but the generation of their tools. The current work being produced is becoming more technologically sophisticated, especially in light of the open source movement. However, the application of math and science remains relatively basic.
Entre Dos Ríos was an amazing conversation between Hermes Entenza an I. Painting has not been a point of focus for me throughout my practice. This opportunity allowed me to explore both my city, Cuba and painting.
This post is intended to display the poems Liudmila Quincoses wrote for the photos made by Aaron Bocanegra. This is an ongoing work.
May 11, 2009 – Up North opens at Phantom Galleries ( Aaron Bocanegra, Rob Lutener, Drew McIntosh )
February 11, 2008 – Quasar: Aaron Bocanegra, Jean-Michel Crettaz, Duly Lee, Mark-David Hosale. SCI-Arc presents, Quasar, a new site-specific installation by the LA/NY-based design/media firm slap!, founded by architect Jean-Michel Crettaz, and produced in collaboration with the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) and Stanford’s Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology. “Quasar is an immersive light and sound space made from prototype membranes realized as an interactive light/sound object and comprised of a dense array of interlinked elements describing an intricate three-dimensional structure.”
October 26, 2007 – Aaron Bocanegra give a lecture at SCI-Arc entitled “From the LA River to the arctic circle”
July 19, 2007 – They are bound for the Arctic Circle in a rusty silver minivan, rickety filmmaking studio in tow, to raise awareness about the changing North. The 1973 Trillium trailer is a little beaten up, no doubt, but it will be the “office” for Drew McIntosh, Aaron Bocanegra and Rob Lutener, an artistic collective making a documentary about the social and economic impacts of climate change on the North’s people.