11-14. september 2013 - MSUM / U3, vsak dan med 10:30 in 17:30

MATRICA PRIKAZOVALNIKOV HIPER-LOČLJIVOSTI, KI JIH POGANJA MREŽA MIKRORAČUNALNIKOV RASPBERRY PI IN GEOMETRIČNA ALGEBRA

PRVA HARDVERSKA IN SOFTVERSKA DELAVNICA LABORATORIJA SYSTEMICS (UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA MEDIA ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY) IN PACT SYSTEMS (PROJEKT ATOL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES)

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Spoštovani!

Vabimo vas k udeležbi delavnice, ki bo med 11. in 14. septembrom, med 10:30 in 17:30 uro, potekala v prostorih Muzeja sodobne umetnosti MSUM. Udeleženci delavnice se bodo pobliže spoznali z dvema okviroma za prakticiranje amaterske znanosti (citizen science) - to sta Cuttlefish Display in programsko okolje za geometrično algebro (GA) Versor.


S sistemom Cuttlefish bomo s pomočjo mini računalnikov Raspberry Pi iz 16 ekranov skonstruirali prikazovalnik v hiperločljivosti. Fokus bo tako na programski kodi kot tudi na mehanični konstrukciji. Udeleženci bodo tako pridobili zanje o cenovno dostopni tehnologiji, s katerim se bodo kasneje lahko tudi sami lotili projektov, ki temeljijo na delovanju medijskih predvajalnikov v t.i. klastrih.





Posvečali pa se bomo tudi Versorju, s katerim bodo udeleženci stopili v svet naprednega geometričnega razmišljanja, saj se bomo srečali z n-dimenzionalnimi sistemi in ne-evklidsko računalniško grafiko. S pomočjo Geometrične Algebre se odpirajo vrata v skrivnosti vse od kvantnega računalništva pa do robotske kinematike, a čeprav se sliši zelo zapleteno, abstraktno in naporno (ahh, že spet Peljhan in njegovi pajdaši), gre v resnici za nepredvidljivo in razburljivo popotovanje, v katerem bomo skupaj gotovo prišli do številnih novih odkritij.

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Yerkes deluje predvsem kot raziskovalec na področju vgrajenih računalniških sistemov, inovativnih glasbenih vmesnikov, multimedijskih sistemov in skupinskega uprizarjanja. Je doktorski študent na Odd. za Medijske umetnosti in tehnologijo na UCSB in je skupaj z Dannyem Bazom in Markom Peljhanom izbran kot rezidenčni umetnik Inštituta SETI (www.seti.org ) v letih 2013-2015.
Colapinto je filmski in video umetnik in računalniški znanstvenik, ki ga raziskuje predvsem področje Geometrična Algebre. Je eden izmed glavnih razvijalec laboratorija AlloSphere, ki se ukvarja s potopitvijo v 3D generirana okolja. Pablo sodeluje tudi s teoretskimi in eksperimentalnimi fiziki za računalniško modeliranje n-dimenzionalnih okolij in je prav tako kot Yerkes doktorski študent na Odd. za Medijske umetnosti in tehnologijo na UCSB pri Prof. Marku Peljhanu.

Delovni jezik delavnice bo angleščina.

Delavnica bo potekala med 10. in 14. septembrom 2013 v prostorih MSUM.
Predvideni, a prilagodljivi urnik predvideva aktivnosti med 10:30 in 17:30 z vmesnim postankom za kosilo. Kotizacije ni, je pa število mest omejeno, zato s prijavami pohitite!

Projekt je del U3 - 7. Trienala sodobne umetnosti v Sloveniji
Produkcija: Zavod Projekt Atol v sodelovanju z Ljudmilo in Systemics Lab MAT UCSB

Prijave sprejemamo na:
office.atol@gmail.com

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Projekt sofinancira Ministrstvo za kulturo RS

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The Cuttlefish part of the workshop will describe the process of constructing and using a very high resolution visual display as a platform for multimedia works. We will focus on the design of the software infrastructure but also describe the process of mechanical construction. No computer science knowledge is necessary, but participants would benefit from some understanding of of these technologies: Linux, Raspberry Pi, C/C++, LuaJIT, ssh, OpenGL, and Digital Audio.

The Versor part of the workshop will introduce participants to advanced geometric reasoning, including n-dimensional and non-Euclidean computing and graphics. Versor (versor.mat.ucsb.edu ) is a C++ software library for spatial computing based on the rich mathematical language for transformations called conformal geometric algebra (a breed of Clifford algebra). The newest version of Versor can operate in arbitrary dimensions and arbitrary metrics, enabling artistic experimentation and discovery of hypercomplex topological mechanisms. From unravelling the mysteries of Quantum Computing to dissecting the logic of Robot kinematics, geometric algebra opens the door to the mathematics behind various otherwise formidably difficult branches of science. These Clifford algebras and the spatial relationships they embody can often feel abstract and daunting. But it’s a twisty, boosty ride, full of weird discoveries. You’re bound to make some!

The workshop will be led by Karl Yerkes and Pablo Colapinto under Marko Peljhan's watchful eye.
Karl's research explores the intersection of embedded computing, ensemble performance, and multimedia systems. He holds a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle and is (together with Danny Bazo and prof. Marko Peljhan) selected as a 2013-2015 artist in residence at the SETI Institute.
Pablo Colapinto is a video artist and computer scientist specializing in geometric algebra. He is pursuing a PhD from the Media Art and Technology Program at UC Santa Barbara. He is currently exploring bio-inspired techniques for the design of developable structures and "smart" geometry. Currently a Deutsch Foundation Fellow, and a lead developer for a 3D immersion laboratory called the AlloSphere, Pablo is collaborating with theoretical and experimental physicists on designing a computational engine for modelling n-dimensional conformations, including knotted fields and hyperbolic lattices.

Participants should bring a laptop and an open mind.
The working language will be English.

The workshop is free of charge, but the amount of posts is limited - potential participants need to apply at:
office.atol@gmail.com .

The project is a part of U3 - 7th Triennial of Contemporary Art in Slovenia
Production: Zavod Projekt Atol in collaboration with Ljudmila and Systemics Lab MAT UCSB.