"Bitxo"
by @poperbu_

Bitxo is a work created to be presented at the Digital Art Festival "Responsive Dreams Festival 2024"

"Bitxo" (bug in Catalan) is a generative work of art that combines visual and audio elements to provide an immersive and impactful experience. This piece is a personal creation that explores and represents the way a mental illness, in this particular case an addiction, can affect all aspects of a life.

Visual Aspects: The visual part of "Bitxo" is composed of dynamic patterns and changing colors that evolve unpredictably, reflecting the chaotic and uncontrolled nature of an addiction. The shapes and colors seem to be in constant motion, creating a sense of unease and confusion. The use of light and shadow helps create stark contrasts that symbolize the emotional ups and downs associated with this condition. All visuals are generated in real-time using p5.js technology, so no experience is the same, underscoring the unpredictability of living with an addiction.

Sound Aspects: The sound component of "Bitxo" is based on generative sounds that evolve together with the visuals. The sounds can range from soft, harmonious tones to shrill, dissonant noises, creating a soundtrack that reflects the inner turmoil and emotional conflict of a person struggling with addiction. There is no pre-rendered or pre-recorded sound; the entire soundscape is generated in real time using Pure Data and WebPd technologies. Sound patterns are synchronized with the visuals, increasing immersion and providing an auditory representation of the visual experience.

Interactivity and modalities: The work "Bitxo" has two modes of reproduction. In the fully automatic and autonomous mode, the work is generated and evolves without external intervention, highlighting the unpredictability and self-sufficiency of the creative process. In the interactive mode, the viewer can control different aspects of the work (life) and the 'bitxo' by means of a MIDI device (Korg NanoKontrol and NanoKontrol2), as well as by keyboard. This interactivity allows the viewer to influence the visual and sound evolution, representing the attempt to control and manage an addiction.

Personal message: "Bitxo" is a deeply personal work that wants to communicate how a mental illness, in this case an addiction, can infiltrate and affect all aspects of a life. The piece shows how this condition can distort perception, alter emotions and unbalance everyday life. It is an artistic representation of the constant struggle and effort to maintain control in the face of a destabilizing force. With "Bitxo", the artist seeks not only to express his own experience, but also to generate empathy and understanding towards those in similar situations, offering a window into the inner world of a person affected by addiction.

Part of Responsive Dreams 2024 Festival
5/6/7 September 2024
Nau Dents de Serra, Roca Umbert Fàbrica de les Arts, Granollers, Barcelona
More info: responsivedreams.com


-NOTES:

-not recomended for sound sensitive persons.

-100% code generated (no images or sounds preloaded)

-All audio stuff is done with WebPd (PureData). https://github.com/sebpiq/WebPd

-All visual is done with p5js -> https://p5js.org

-MIDI stuff is done with WebMidi.js -> https://webmidijs.org

-MIDI does not work with frames-> open the work in a new tab/window.

-Chrome browser recommended.

-MIDI compatible browsers -> https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Web_MIDI_API#browser_compatibility

-It is recommended to use high quality sound equipment or headphones.

-Supply can be halved/reduced if all iterations have not been minted (every week aprox).