The work “Ambiance” explores how an interface and data presentation can impact our perception of space and location. The project looks into the relationship between spatial paradigms created by databases and their influence on culture and power using modern technologies.
The project involves an installation-based interface and data engine that allows for real-time creation of virtual spaces by integrating various forms of media. As a cultural form, databases represent the world as a list of items without imposing a specific order. On the other hand, narratives create cause-and-effect sequences from seemingly unrelated events. Therefore, databases and narratives are seen as natural adversaries, vying for dominance in human culture.
The core media used in the project will document various social spaces and their components through still digital photography, video, and audio. This documentation will be edited, cataloged, and made accessible online. The catalogued media will be organized in an online database, where each item is an element and linked by its spatial attributes. Visitors, whether online or physical, can select an area of spatial investigation to construct a new presence in the world. The resulting spatial narratives developed by the viewer will be recorded and cataloged online, offering insights into the development of social spaces through the project.
The work investigates the impact of new technologies on human perception of space. By providing access to visual space, the project aims to engage viewers in constructing their own pictorial spatial narratives.
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