“Discrete Figures” merges the performing arts with mathematics, exploring the relationship between “the human body and computer generated movement (simulated bodies) born from mathematical analysis.” Incorporating drones, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, the work challenges conventional notions of emotional expression through movement and aims to illicit new methodologies and techniques in dance.
The performance incorporates a range of techniques that connect technology and movement. Virtual dancers, generated using markerless motion capture for pose estimation and photogrammetry for visual content generation, merge physical and digital realities in realtime.
“Discrete Figures” was presented worldwide, including festival performances in Montréal, San Francisco, New York, Tokyo, Leige, Sapporo, Barcelona, and Eindhoven.
Additional Links
Discrete Figures | Tbilis International Festival of Theater
Osaka University of Arts Department of Art Science presents Discrete Figures
Credits
Creative Technologist- Parag K. Mital
Project Development- ELEVENPLAY, Rhizomatiks, Kyle McDonald
Stage Direction- MIKIKO; Art Direction/Music- Daito Manabe
Photos- Suguru Saito
Cast (ELEVENPLAY)- KOHMEN, SAYA, KAORI, SHOKO, NANAKO