Stan Wijnans

 

Memory Release is an exploration of the interdependency between sensory visual memory traces and key energy centres in the physical body, corresponding to the 12 organs. A research and development performance involving motion capture sensor technology, the hanging body and live video projection.

 

The piece explores the mechanics of memory as understood by neuroscience and investigates the relationship between brain and body in the mnemonic process. ‘Memory Release’ aims to create an external nervous system showing the interactive potential between body, technology and video in a prototype performance that allows the live performer to edit in real time an archive of footage through her movement.

 

Stan Wijnans programmed Max/MSP/Jitter in the beginning stages of the project in 2002 using the Motion Capture system at EssexDance Studio, Chelmsford, UK.