d·a·m·p·f_lab:
New forms of interactive performance

d·a·m·p·f_lab is about conveying artistic processes that investigate the relationship between interactive technologies and the performing arts. Artistic presentations, panel discussions, introductions to software programs and a diversified specialized digital library offer a broad spectrum of information to anyone who is interested. The invited artists from the Kurort, Apparition and Rebound's lab projects give an update on their work and ask the audience to become a part of the action in dealing with this hybrid artform.

Prof. Marie-Luise Angerer from the Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln and Scott DeLahunta, Writing Research Associates (NL), who has mentored the projects, are the hosts of this discussion panel.

d·a·m·p·f_lab is a mutual research project by the Ars Electronica Center/Linz; V2_Lab/Rotterdam; Animax Multimediatheater/Bonn and tanz performance köln, supported by the European Commission/culture 2000 ( http://dampf.v2.nl/ )

Kurort by Angelika Oei and R.A. Verouden (NL)
Concept and direction: Angelika Oei and R.A.Verouden
Hardware engineer : Stock
Software engineer : Erik Kemperman
Project manager : Lobke Hulzink
Manager V2_lab: Anne Nigten
Production: Gabrielle Anceaux and Pascal van Woudenberg

Kurort is an interactive installation/performance that creates a space with a mind of its own - the software program Lizzie, which communicates with the audience. A prototype of this project that has been developed at the V2_Lab in Rotterdam can be tested by anyone in the audience.

Apparition by Klaus Obermaier (A)
Idea, Concept, Regie, Visuals, Music:
Klaus Obermaier
Concept, Interactive Design and Technical Development: Robert Praxmarer, Christopher Lindinger / Ars Electronica Futurelab and Hirokazu Kato / Osaka University
Choreographer and Performer: Desirée Kongerod and Robert Tannion
A cooperation of Ars Electronica, South Bank Centre London and Singapore Arts Festival and DAMPF_lab

Together with the Ars Electronica Futurelab Klaus Obermaier has been working on developing an interactive scenario that focuses on specially developed camera tracking systems and video projections which react to the unique movement quality of an individual performer. In Cologne the dancer Robert Tannion (DV8 Physical Theatre) and the dancer/acrobat Desirée Kongerod will demonstrate the interactive possibilities during a short live performance.

Rebound's lab by François Raffinot (F)
Realisation: François Raffinot and Roland Auzet
Interpretation: Roland Auzet
Programming: Yan Philippe
Sound direction and programming: Sven Mann
Video programming: Niels Elburg
Technical infrastructure: Bernd Bleßmann
Production: Animax Multimediatheater Bonn / Bodo Lensch und Kerstin Moffatt
With the support of Ministerium für Städtebau und Wohnen, Kultur und Sport des Landes NRW

Starting point of this work is one of Iannis Xenakis' most virtuosic percussion pieces Rebonds. Rebound's lab is a choreographic palimpsest of the musical original that was developed with the help of a performance steered synchronization of a group of computer programs (Eyesweb, Veejay, Supercollider, Max MSP). Percussionist Roland Auzet is sure to bedazzle you with his performance that takes place as a part of the d·a·m·p·f_labs.