Isabella Mico
I'm a designer and artist striving to create at the intersection of art and technology.
I'm a designer and artist striving to create at the intersection of art and technology.
“Just as pure abstract art is not dogmatic, neither is it decorative” – Mondriaan
A portable audio-tactile device that uses machine learning to translate abstract art to non-visual mediums. Similar to how an audio guide provides context for art across the gallery visit, Milena will create different experiences for every painting the user approaches.
Milena creates a custom sound/touchscape for each artwork within an art gallery – using a classification model to assign haptic and audio outputs that users can interact with by exploring the 16 quadrants on the device.
I wanted my product to reflect the institution she was intended for – something novel, beautiful, and makes us question how we define aesthetics.
Designing the form took many stages across different mediums.
The final prototype is an array of 16 capacitive touch sensors that trigger various haptic patterns and abstract sounds when touched. The classification model is trained to recognise the predominant shape within a quadrant, as well as the modal colour value, in order to assign a motor pattern and sounds with varying effects applied.
My art practice is interdisciplinary, with my primary mediums incorporating fibre art and technology. I explore how machine learning and electronics can be used in novel ways to create interactive art.