Hydro Techno

2019~ 8 minInteractive: Social Media

Production: Jeremy MendesRobert McLaughlin

Interactive Studio (Vancouver).

In this artistic performance by artist Kevin Schmidt, hydro-electricity is generated using a modified washing machine placed right in a creek on the edge of a burnt out clear cut. The electricity generated is used to power a modular synthesizer and light show that performs autonomously. In the work Schmidt plays with many themes including  the notion wilderness, natural resources, the absence of audience, the internet, DIY culture and artistic performance.

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Subject categories

  • Arts > Creativity and InspirationPerforming Arts
  • Environment and Conservation > Energy Resources
  • Media and Communication > Internet

Credits

featuring
Kevin Schmidt
cinematographer
Alex Craig
editor
Alex Craig
producer
Jeremy Mendes
sound
Joshua Stevenson
colour correction
Sam Gilling
artist assistant
Evan Berg
executive producer
Robert McLaughlin
story editor
Alex Craig
project manager
Laura Mitchell
production coordinator
Jasmine Pullukatt
studio administrator
Carla Jones
marketing manager
Tammy Peddle
publicist
Jennifer Mair