Author: sidrak@andrew.cmu.edu

Alexey Kashpersky

Alexey Kashpersky’s Heart of inflammation is a 3D artwork that reinforces pathophysiology concepts. The animations developed out of its focus on the swarming and triggering inflammation in the heart’s pericardium and the building of the master cytokine that causes inflammation.

I found this artwork interesting because it is educational. In addition to the Heart of Inflammation, Everseen Glucose Sensor MOA, Lungs in Silico, Blood Clotting, Ebola Virus, HIV, etc. are some other informative and educative videos. Most of Alexey’s videos are Hi-poly organic 3D sculpting, texturing and scientific illustration in medicine and microbiology.

https://kashpersky.com/heart-of-inflammation

Section B
Blog Post: 04 | Sound Art

LOOPLEX is a physical user interface prototype for live sound interaction. It uses software like
reacTIVision, MaxMSP, Ableton Live and Arduino.
The user can move the hexagons mounted on the prototype. These hexagons have fiducial markers
underneath them, and their movement is traced by DV-Cam, which generates notes based on the
direction of the hexagons. This data is mapped by supporting software and turns into audio loops.
In addition to the interactive aspect of sound, the prototype also supports color processing, which
enhances the overall experience. I particularly like this prototype because it stimulates experience
engaging the sense of touch, vision and touch simultaneously.
https://vimeo.com/3546180