Interactive Wireless Controlled Sound Swings



"Joy" was an interactive temporary installation of wireless controlled swings for the first night 2010 celebration on auditorium shores in Austin TX. Enjoyed by children of all ages.

Concept: Danielle Mika
Mechanical Fabrication, Rigging and Light programming: Jason Mika
Circuit board design and firmware: JoeJoe Martin
Software and sound composition: Jonathan Sylvan
Facilitator and general badassery: Sachem Arvidson

With additional help from Dallas Swindle and Dylan Henderson on the installation.
Special thanks to Seton Childrens Hospital.
Mar. 12, 2010 - Austin Music Showcase Austin Showcase featuring Del Castillo, The Mother Truckers, Shurman, Vitera, Stonehoney, Austin Collins, and The Rainbirds, Littlemore Reed Blues Band, and Suzanna Choffel.
 
Mar. 15, 2010 - Austin Figurative Gallery Austin Figurative Gallery - live model painting and drawing session every Monday evening from 7-9pm.
Mar. 17, 2010 - Lost and Found Art installations, electronic music showcase, drones and live interactive controllerism.  We're gonna blast off till the break of dawn so be sure to bring your space suit!


Mar. 18, 2010 - Comedy Death-Ray Radio Cold Town Theater Presents... Comedy Death-Ray Radio at The United States Art Authority on Thursday, March 18th! Featuring Brian Posehn, Todd Barry, Tig Notaro, and Suprize Guests! Host Scott Aukerman ("Mr. Show") entertains special guests for a live taping of the top ten hit! Don't miss out on the suprize guests!
 
Mar. 27, 2010 - Naked Lunch Naked Lunch is a figure drawing class that focuses on gestures and shorter poses for Austin area animators and artists.  No poses longer than a Warner Bros. short.

Held at United States Art Authority (next to Spiderhouse Coffee, near Guadalupe and 29th)
Art Seen Alliance - Art Services and Event Production in Austin, Texas.

Art Seen Exists to Enable Artists, Make Art Accessible, and Foster Culture!

  • We are a diverse core team connected by a growing network of talented artists and visionaries.
  • We believe that everybody inherently wants to participate in creation of art, technology, and new ideas, and that this creative connection supports our wellbeing.
  • We produce interactive and unique events blending all forms of art, music, design, media, technology, and sustainability.
  • We create environments to enhance events of all kinds.
  • We operate venues in Austin that support our mission and are working to open a creative "make - space" for the public to enjoy!
 
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