ELECTROCHROMA is a 58'30î audiovisual work that emerged from the manipulation of light to generate imagery as well as using a combination of extended techniques applied to sonic-material sources, including translation of image to sound to create the 5.1 surround audio composition. The work utilizes various analog and digital procedures and a variety of software processes to manipulate the moving image and sound. The work's imagery ranges from dark to light monochromatic spheres, shifting dynamics and intensity, including flickering and pulsating patterns, retinal impact, and sensory overloads. The sound composition focuses on timbre, low ends, modulated frequencies, textures, static noises, and electronic sounds moving through space. Other sonic layers were created through the use of electromagnetism, custom electronic sounds, and voices scored for the work and performed in a recording studio by artist Marylea Martha Quintana.

ELECTROCHROMA requires a physical space with the projecting wall, the side and back walls, and the floor covered with flat black paint. Surround sound envelops the space in a seamless manner and visitors are welcome to enter and exit this immersive environment as they please.

For this work, Richard Garet began with 16mm celluloid that he directly intervened by hand to shape the light emitted from the film projector. Various takes of the footage were performed, digitized, and a further system was established where these images could be played and processed in real time with a computer. Garet also rendered and processed the projected light as an audio signal integrating it as an additional layer in the sonic mix.

This work was premiered at the crossing the line festival organized by the French institute Alliance FranÁoise (FIAF) in partnership with the invisible dog art center. It was presented at September 25ñNovember 28, 2010.

Special thanks to Marylea Martha Quintana for producing such wonderful vocal sounds consequently adding unique richness and color with her voice to this work. Special thanks to Lucien Zayan and the Invisible Dog for the wonderful support and exhibition opportunity. Dedicated to the memory of Maryanne Amacher 1938-2009. Maryanneís valuable feedback during the creation of this work was crucial for making significant choices that helped the piece reach its completion.

Richard Garet
ELECTROCHROMA
58’30”
Digital Video
Stereo version from 5.1 surround
2007-10

Richard Garet
ELECTROCHROMA
58’30”
Digital Video
Stereo version from 5.1 surround
2007-10

Installation captures

Richard Garet
ELECTROCHROMA
58’30”
Digital Video
Stereo version from 5.1 surround
2007-10

Installation captures

Richard Garet
ELECTROCHROMA
58’30”
Digital Video
Stereo version from 5.1 surround
2007-10

Installation captures

Richard Garet
ELECTROCHROMA
58’30”
Digital Video
Stereo version from 5.1 surround
2007-10

Installation captures

Richard Garet
ELECTROCHROMA
58’30”
Digital Video
Stereo version from 5.1 surround
2007-10

Installation captures

Richard Garet
ELECTROCHROMA
58’30”
Digital Video
Stereo version from 5.1 surround
2007-10

Installation captures

Richard Garet
ELECTROCHROMA
58’30”
Digital Video
Stereo version from 5.1 surround
2007-10

Installation captures

Richard Garet
ELECTROCHROMA
58’30”
Digital Video
Stereo version from 5.1 surround
2007-10