ENKI
interface
Test and demonstration of prototype ENKI device
Antony Hall (ENKI) & Neurographics by Gregory Byatt (alpha palace)
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multi media participatory experiment using live Electric Fish, real
time neurographic interface visualising brain-wave activity,
sound and live video. ENKI
is an immersive sensory experience that explores the relationship
between art and health, or more specifically, creates a therapeutic
exchange between Humans
and Electric Fish. It is part the HFID project dedicated to research in
cross species (human and fish) communication and commune.
The
participants become part of experimental research, as we record brain
wave data and monitor the behaviour of the electric fish during the
experiment.
The electrical activity of the fish is experienced as sound and light
via ENKI (a stroboscopic high frequency led placed close to eye lid)
and the
natural binaural frequencies produce by the interaction and communication
between Black Ghost Knife fish. Participants bio-electric field
is connected to the aquarium allowing the fish to sense a human (bio)electric
image or presence.
We are investigating the physiological and physiological effects of the
ENKI interface. And the possibility that the fish is able to sense subtle
differences
in our physiological and bio electrical states.
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ENKI was originally created at Atelier de Recherches Interactives (ARI) l’École
nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, (ENSAD) Paris.
The residency was organised by Pepiniere programme. Research partners include
de Neurosciences Intégratives et Computationnelles, (UNIC) an academic
research laboratory belonging to the French Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique,
Gif-sur-Yvette, France. Thanks also to Dr Jan Benda, Institute for Theoretical
Biology, Humboldt university, Berlin. Bolton Art Museum & Aquarium.The
North of England Zoological Society at Chester Zoo aquarium, and Arts Council
England.
Project generously supported by Reef-one,
biOrb. www.reef-one.com
www.enkitechnology.info / office@enkitechnology.info
+44 (0)7816
163 921
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Museum of Science and Industry Manchester, 7th October 2006