EOD04

EOD 04 is an installation by Frederik De Wilde created in collaboration with the University Hasselt (BE). The project is a hybrid installation founded on special species of fish that perceive, electro-sense, their environment and communicate with each other by emitting electric signals, either in pulses or waves. The project explores the normal communication mechanisms of electrical fish, including JAR (the means by which a fish avoids attempts by other fish to jam its frequency) and thus investigates communication and non-communication between men and animal (interspecies communication). The discharges emitted by the fishes are midrange beta and alpha type, ranging from 8hz to 18hz. EOD makes reference to proto information and communication technologies like morse code. The installation is based on one plexiglass tube presenting a specific composition of electric fish producing different electric signals. Antennas and sensors implemented in the artwork allows capturing the fishes signals which are related to two integrated speakers transforming these signals into sound, what we hear is the fish's electric signals, their communication. A matrix of LED's is placed above a grid of antennas pulsing according to the intensity, rhythm and position, of the emitted signals of the blind fishes. In this manner the electrical impulses of the fishes drive sound and light; an entire audiovisual space. The installation consists of living electric fish, electronics, microprocessors, compiled code, plexiglass and mixed media (170x20x20).

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Art
• Science
• Technology
• Music

[philiet]

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[fearontheworkbench]

Hi John,

Sorry for the late reply. The installation itself has NO side effects on the animal. On the contrary, since the nearby art installation consisted of a strong electromagnetic field i assume this interfered with the sensory apparatus of the electric fish, which made the fish confused. It's a hypothesis. I really will never know. The temp. and quality of the water, quality and quantity of food was good. I hope this clarifies something... best regards, F

[johnwateringcan]

I found it very interesting and I was curious to see it.

Unfortunately in Dublin where I live this installation is currently out of service because of the death of the electric fish.

Does the technology side effects on the animal life?