comisionada por Priamo lozada y Plataforma PUEBLA 2031

Plataforma Puebla 2006

Laboratorio Arte Alameda 2007

Mide Museo interactivo de economia 2010

Galeria Metropolitana ” la Sombra del agua ” 2011

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Spark-un-Plug: Arcángel Constantini**

spark plugs  are the essential electrical system of internal combustion engines. Its main function is to ignite combustion, thus providing thrust to the engines.

Spark plugs transmit electrical energy from the coil in high-voltage sparks. These voltaic arcs, produced inside the engine chambers, ignite the mixture of fossil fuels with high-pressure oxygen, generating the necessary force to move the pistons and expel combustion gases.

The first internal combustion engine using voltaic arcs was designed by Isaac de Rivas in 1807. The fuel it used was hydrogen obtained through water electrolysis. Two hundred years ago, there was consideration of using the most abundant element in the universe as an energy system, but political and economic powers chose the burning of oil.

Spark plugs are the simplest yet most complex electrical element in an engine. They not only serve to generate ignition but also to dissipate heat from the engine chambers.

It is contradictory that an element whose one of its functions is heat dissipation contributes to the main cause of global warming on Earth and, consequently, to the melting of the poles, which naturally shares the same function of dissipating Earth’s heat.

In the majority of the automotive and aerospace industries, this internal combustion mechanism is used as the sole source to produce mechanical energy, which has led, due to its excessive and exclusive use, to irreversible consequences for the environment. Billions of spark plugs flickering at every moment: electrical energy misused, a function that releases CO2 (carbon monoxide) into the atmosphere. It’s a use of electricity for archaic and environmentally depleting mechanical purposes.

**Spark-un-Plug** is a system of physical and conceptual feedback based on the number 3.

The piece consists of a matrix of 300 spark plugs, divided into small 3×3 matrices that repeat in tessellation. These spark plugs with three anodes are controlled independently and emit high-voltage electrical energy to a block of ice placed in front of them. When the audience places a coin in a collection box, it activates the piece, and at that moment, values from three types of sensors are obtained: one for temperature, another for CO2, and another for humidity. These physical and chemical processes are monitored in real-time. The data obtained is used as an intervention in the artwork.

The high voltage generated by the spark plugs, a phenomenon in which an electric charge travels between the cathode and anode of the system, is the visual and auditory event, a result of the dialogue between the two systems: the generator of the patterns of electrical discharge in the matrix and that of the environmental balance and life support, water.

The voltaic arcs of the spark plugs in the matrix represent simulations of the states of water:

– Liquid: simulation of rain.

– Solid: simulation of geometric patterns of ice crystals.

– Gaseous: simulation of gaseous fluids.

Water stands out as the most recognized element in nature; however, its complexity is equally unparalleled. The atomic bond formed by two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom is among the most stable in the natural world. The energetic potential of water is vast, and its intrinsic connection with electrical energy is of fundamental significance. The amalgamation of hydrogen and oxygen atoms results in the creation of water, accompanied by the release of electrons.

Water in nature follows a hydrological flow cycle: it rises as vapor, flows as a liquid, and solidifies.

Spark-un-Plug is based on the number 3, the simplest scientific formula, and the theological representation of the deity. Its electronic logic is binary, 1 and 0.

Water is the spiritual element of existence; it represents purity, rebirth, the energetic flow of the spirit to another existence, communication with divinity. It is present in all theologies and is constantly debated through scientific, empirical, and metaphysical methods, seeking to balance its mystery.

Electricity is a phenomenon of nature that is changing human consciousness.

In Spark-un-Plug, the spark plug, like the retro-generating mechanical heat dissipator, will confront and pay symbolic tribute to the natural heat dissipator of the planet: ice. Through this arrangement, it will communicate to us the danger of its extinction, rising as vapor to dream of the future continuation of its vital natural cycle.

Spark-un-Plug, a project driven by the conscious use of energy.

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AquaElectricArcPlasma is a visual and sound artwork that arises from a scientific experiment from the early 20th century. By using carbon electrodes submerged in water and high amperage electric energy, a subaquatic plasma is generated that causes an electrochemical electrolysis. This release of oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon ions leads to the creation of the COH2 gas.

The photoluminescence that occurs during the gas generation process is a crucial element of the artwork, as are the sounds generated during water electrification. This transdisciplinary experiment combines scientific, artistic, and mystical methodologies.

The experimental action took place in a memorial for the death of Príamo Lozada, an exceptional being who illuminated us with his love for art and life. The result of the transdisciplinary experiment was an energetic metaphor about the transcendence of existence.

As a society, we must find the best ways to transform energy to live in balance with nature, avoiding extreme extractive energies and the combustion of hydrocarbons. Chemical electrolysis by subaquatic plasma is an emerging way to transform energy in a more balanced and environmentally friendly way. Energy is neither created nor destroyed; it simply transforms, and it is our responsibility to find more sustainable ways to do so.

Laboratorio Are Alameda ,

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• << SpeStri >> , Speaker Strings , Instrumentos de cuerda acusticos acoplados con parlante amplificado y electronicos
• << SpeStri >> , Speaker Strings , Acoustic string instruments embedded with amplified Speaker & electronics

Following the tradition of prepared instruments in experimental music, such as John Cage’s prepared pianos, Laurie Anderson’s magnetic violin, or Christian Marclay’s turntables, prepared electric guitars are instruments that have been modified with a variety of devices to explore their sonic capabilities and experiment with processes beyond chords, riffs, or scales. They offer a wide range of sonic and expressive possibilities in their execution. Artists like Fred Frith and Hans Tammen specialize in improvisation and performance using prepared electric guitars, both electric and acoustic.

In many of my pieces, I explore the hypotheses of electromagnetic induction. Ultimately, every process, whether electric or acoustic, is electromagnetic. The Spanish guitar, being a classical instrument, started to rely on electromagnetism for amplifying the strings when it became electric. The guitar lost its acoustic chamber as it became unnecessary, and its form evolved along with the aesthetic possibilities and sonic experimentation with the instrument.

Spestri Guitar: It is a prepared electroacoustic guitar. A classical guitar was fitted with a 100-watt speaker directly on the soundboard, an equalizer preamplifier with a piezoelectric strip, a 30-watt amplifier with two channels, transducers, and various analog and DSP electronic processes.

The classical acoustic process of the guitar is disrupted as a self-amplifying system generating autonomous chaotic oscillations. This occurs due to sympathy in resonance, a phenomenon in which two vibrating systems have similar natural frequencies and mutually influence each other. When a string is played, it is amplified by the speaker, resulting in a transfer of vibrational energy between the systems and generating a resonant response from the vibrating string. This creates a loop, a feedback, producing unstable harmonics like processed drones through feedback loops.

The audio signal passes through a Matrix Mixer and is processed by a series of pedals and filters. As an expressive and intrusive act, the strings are tuned during performance, electromagnets and motors are used, and a series of LowFi oscillators amplified by a transducer system are employed to strike the strings, transmitting the generated frequencies to the preamplification system. Equalization is important during improvisation, which is a continuous dialogue with the artifact, determined by the pseudo-autonomy of the system and the expressive orientation of chaos.

SpeStri was performed at Soundscapes 2015 (MX-UK) curated by Laura Plana, at the Fonoteca Nacional alongside J Milo Taylor, Juanjose Rivas, and Gudinni Cortina. At the Museum of Contemporary Art in Santiago, Chile with Anilla Cultural, at Hospedería del Errante in Ciudad Abierta, Chile for an improvisation set with Oscar Santis, and as a duo with Fernando Vigueras at the Infinito Festival and Habitación del Ruido. They were part of the Articulaciones del Silencio series as a duo with Liliana Rodriguez at the Centro Cultural España and performed at the Museum of Modern Art in Medellin. it also participated in the Sensory Laboratory at No Estamos Solos, ElektronischeArtandMusic in London with J Milo and Dr. Nexus at Chalton Gallery in London, at Perfume, Galería Labor. At H34r in Taller 30 San miguel de allende Guanajuato 

• Arcangelo Constanitni 2013
• Comisionada Por El Museo Universitario del Chopo, para la Muestra
• Sonorama. Arte y tecnología del Hi-fi al MP3
• Curadores Daniel Garza-Usabiaga , Esteban king Alvarez
• Produccion /CNC La Metropolitana , apoyo Santiago Itzcoatl

A hexagonal wooden structure holds six arms, each of which holds a turntable with an LP record. Another arm with a coil and the necessary electronics for the system’s operation is placed on top of these. The audience uses noise-canceling headphones and places an acrylic wafer in their mouth, which they bite down on. The wafer has a wire connected to a device with a 78 rpm turntable needle and a neodymium magnet. When the steel needle is placed on the rotating disk, the sound from the grooves is transmitted through the wire, causing the acrylic to vibrate and allowing for bone-conduction of the sound.

When the device is brought close to the coil, a sound recording of the disc as an MP3 file is transmitted to an amplifier connected to the coil. A variable electromagnetic field causes the magnet to vibrate, transmitting this elastic vibration as sound through the wire, the teeth, the bone, and finally reaching the eardrum.

Sound is a vibratory phenomenon transmitted in the form of elastic waves that propagate in solid, liquid, or gaseous matter. Its propagation is due to the transfer of energy and the interaction of these waves with matter.

A principle of physics was used by Leon Scott to produce the first sound recordings in history. He invented the PhonoAutograph, an instrument that used a fountain pen connected to a diaphragm. When the diaphragm vibrated, it transmitted this vibration to the pen, which traced the sound waves produced onto paper darkened with the smoke of a lamp. This discovery, made in 1860, could only be heard until the year 2008, thanks to researchers of these documents and algorithms that translated these graphics back into sound.

1859-Scott-Diapason-435-Hz.mp3 1859-Scott-Diapason-435-Hz, primer registro sonoro de la historian

In 1877, Thomas Edison patented the phonograph, a system capable of recording sound onto a physical medium through wave-like or groove-like indentations made on a malleable material. To amplify and make them audible, it was necessary to invert the process: a needle caused a diaphragm to vibrate, reproducing the sound. The use of grooves resembled many of the functions of the sound-producing instruments of the time. The generated sound was analog, created by mechanical systems that caused physical matter to resonate in order to transfer this resonance to the air and allow us to hear the sound.

The understanding of sound as a wave that alters the physics of objects is much older.

In 1550, Girolamo Cardano described a listening method in which sound could be transmitted to the ear through a metal plate placed between the teeth. At the same time, Hieronymus Capivacci conducted experiments on bone conduction for medical purposes to study the auditory system. Medical audiology has used and studied bone conduction of sound for many years, inspiring listening through the teeth, acetates and other sounds such as those of tuning forks. John Cage proposed an action, and Beethoven, with his limited hearing, would press his skull against the piano to hear his compositions.

The propagation of sound is much more effective in a solid medium than in air. Understanding the vibratory forces in matter led to the development of technological systems for sound recording.
With the knowledge of electricity and the development of electromagnetism systems, the first horns were built to amplify sound. The horn is made up of a coil wound with copper wire attached to a diaphragm and a permanent magnet. When a variable current flows through the coil, a variable electromagnetic field is generated. When in proximity to a permanent magnet, an oscillation is generated in the membrane. Moving the molecules and atoms in the air produces sound. Similarly, needles that reproduced sounds recorded in grooves began to use the piezoelectric phenomenon and induction to preamplify the sounds recorded on acetate much more subtly.

There was a transition from analog sound experience to electrical and electronic. Through the use of these two distinct forces, analog physics and electromagnetic physics, the most extensive impulse in the mass distribution of sound was generated. From Edison cylinders, we moved to discs, from 78 rpm to 33 1/2 rpm in stereo quality and then Hi-Fi (High Fidelity), of which billions of records were produced. For many years, this was the ideal format until the discovery of hysteresis (magnetic memory) and its commercial application, which led to the invention of magnetic wire and then magnetic tape. With the first electronic computing systems and sequencers, the field of electronics was established, leading to the digitalization of data, which has experienced exponential growth. Compression algorithms, such as MP3, were developed for the mass distribution of music, not for its quality.

There is currently a debate about formats and the quality of recorded sound, a debate between electronic, analog, and digital, between tape, disc, or chip.

campo de surcos / surcos de campo

Each of the six LP discs in the selection will be recorded in MP3 format. When the needle is brought closer to the coil magnet, the corresponding record will be played. Due to the use of the discs by users, they will suffer damage and wear, which will be recorded as new grooves. At the end of the exhibition, each disc will be digitized again.

The memory of matter and binary data are key elements in the auditory experience, physical perception, and psychological understanding and enjoyment of sound.

Groove field / Field groove

Fernando Vigueras

The convergence of approaches, methods, and disciplines that surround Arcángel Constantini’s artistic practice situates his work in a complex territory to articulate. On one hand, it is inevitable to find in each of his works a network of reflections that trigger diverse lines of thought, formulations, and dissertations about technology and its impact on different perceptible processes. The artist investigates and generates correspondences with the environment and the way specific elements interact within diverse contexts: from an application for a tablet to the development of a system of artifacts that interact with the environment by controlling the pollution level of lakes (to name two essentially distant yet interconnected records). An important part of Constantini’s polyhedral production shows an interest in the physical nature of sound, understood as a flow of energy that can move and spread through different material elements with which it interacts. The propagation of this sound flow and the process involved in its physical representation and possible expansive diffusion has become one of the most interesting social phenomena in the history of contemporary culture. Groove Field / Field Groove is a piece that studies the coding, processes, and behaviors generated from the transit of sound diffusion technologies, exploring different sound reproduction formats. At the same time, the piece shows the deterioration of audio quality generated by the massive consumption of sound reproduction devices, a direct allusion to the socialization rituals established in the transmission of information through oral tradition and the self-absorption that demands listening to music through an iPod in the immediate context. To what extent have we been aware of the place that sound occupies in our environment? Could a different dimension of public space be defined or established in relation to the interaction that is had with sound matter? What elements shape and define the collective sound imaginary, and how much has it been worn down with the use and accumulation of information? What kind of information are we accumulating?

SIGHT & SOUND: SCIENCE FACTION

6th EDITION – INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL – DIGITAL ART / Eastern Bloc, Montreal Quebec

HoloDecon is an experience situated at the intersection of technology, dreams, and the Buddhist philosophy of impermanence. This reality-bending installation is based on the idea that technology can be used to deconstruct our perception of reality and transport us to a dreamlike dimension where reality dissolves into a world of luminous pixels by observing the impermanence of objects.

In Buddhist philosophy, impermanence is a fundamental concept that refers to the changing nature of all things. Everything that exists, including our own thoughts and emotions, is in constant flux and transformation. Buddhist meditation seeks to train the mind to be aware of impermanence and to accept it as part of the nature of things.

HoloDecon is an invitation to explore the impermanence of reality through technology. By deconstructing our visual and auditory perception, it invites us to question the solidity of reality and immerse ourselves in a world of constant change and transformation. Every day objects become abstract and forms fade into a sea of pixels. “Holodecon” is a term that combines “holos” and “deconstruction,” referring to a device of interfered perception that allows the observation of three-dimensional environments using obsolete technology. This technology creates a hologram-like appearance that can be perceived by the user.

The experience offered by Holodecon is unique, as it uses obsolete technology, creating a kind of “charm” that takes us back to the past and makes us question the nature of reality and how it is constructed through our perceptions and experiences.

Furthermore, the concept of deconstruction in Holodecon is related to the idea of dismantling and rebuilding the elements that make up our perception of reality. By using obsolete technology to create the appearance of holograms, we are deconstructing the notion that modern technology is the only one capable of creating augmented reality experiences, in this case, a transgression of reality.

The speculation for this research began one day prior to a meditation retreat. I was using the camera of my cell phone (prior to smartphones) and attaching a magnifying lens to the screen. The phone had a very low-quality camera. I was observing a small ficus tree and the screen resolution allowed me to see some dimensioned pixels, a matrix of light.

It is recognized how the use of technology influences the content of our dreams. Before cinema, dreams were linear; after cinema, we dream about framing, camera angles, and movements. During the Buddhist retreat, impermanence was one of the main factors of the study. We had long contemplative walks in nature, attending to the transitory states of existence. I spent long moments observing a bush with flowers growing, some with fruit emerging, mature and rotting, and others with already dry flowers.

During the last meditation session, I started a hypnagogic process that I entered lucidly. I began to observe rhizomatic branches as if with a macro vision with a high depth of field. The distance and proximity were completely in focus, which made me realize that I was in a dream and lucid in it. Questioning the sharpness of the image and constant focus made me doubt that reality. At first, I only observed the plants on a black background, but when I became lucid, I began to observe green leaves, like those of a vine. I was inside a maze-like vineyard. I began to observe grape branches hanging from the leafy ceiling. These were replaced by exotic flowers of very vivid colors, some dried flowers, and others that seemed to be made of plastic. This thought led me to observe trinkets, objects of all kinds trying to overcome entropy. The intensity of the colors and shapes was very special. I progressed through the maze and everything started to become very white until all forms disappeared and I was in a void of the purest white. I felt someone put a white flower in my hand, and as I closed it, it dissolved into a fine powder that dripped from my hand. At that moment, the bell rang to signal the end of the meditation, and I realized that I had closed my hand. I lay down on my side in complete fulfillment.

Upon returning to my studio, I began developing HoloDecon based on this experience. The experimentation I had done with the camera on my phone prior to the retreat was what spontaneously triggered the dream experience during hypnagogia. A significant aspect of my artistic research is the perceptual relationship between dream, concrete, and digital spaces. I began to speculate about how technology had initiated an immersive experience during my hypnagogic state, and whether it was possible to share this experience using technology.

installation

Users wear a pair of lenses to explore a room. These lenses are made from two hacked Samsung phones. Using the phone camera, a line counter lens was placed in front of the tiny screen, which has very low resolution. As the images are independent for each eye, the mind reconstructs a three-dimensional image. When viewed up close, the image is an enlarged array of luminous pixels that appear to be a hologram of sorts. The processing speed of these phone cameras is very slow, producing a scanning effect with movement. Users attempt to understand this new reality. The room is filled with various objects hanging from the ceiling, pots with live plants, freshly cut flowers, dried flowers, plastic flowers, and a variety of curious objects obtained from flea markets related to impermanence. The room is dark, and the lenses have a lamp on each side. The user experience is immersive, as they explore the space and try to identify and recognize these objects. Pressing a button on the helmet activates a series of filters that make the experience more abstract.

Users modify the sound environment by moving around the room using an ultrasonic sensor. The sound piece is a collaboration with Manrico Montero.

During the retreat, I experimented with contemplative meditation using sound. I brought a selection of soundtracks produced by Manrico for his label Mandorla. It was a complementary part of the process that led me to that perceptual state.

Science fiction literature has been one of the first transdisciplinary artistic processes to explore the relationship between technology, science, and speculation about reality. Through books, pages, and words that fade away, the narrative gives us access to imaginary and speculative realities, a reality that occurs in the author’s dream world, materializing in concrete space in the form of a book, activating the reader’s imagination to explore “virtual” worlds.

Virtuality in dreams and imagination refers to the ability to create and experience fictional or imaginary realities in our minds. It is constructed through complex cognitive processes involving perception, memory, attention, and creativity.

In this sense, several science fiction authors have speculated about the possibility of immersion in simulated realities, exploring their possible reaches and problems. The simulation of reality has gone from being a speculative narrative to current experiences that use complex computing systems and visualization devices to achieve increasingly immersive experiences.

The lucidity of perception is a topic that has been explored by various philosophical and spiritual traditions. In Buddhism, for example, we are taught that ignorance and attachment are the primary causes of our suffering. We cling to our perceptions and beliefs as if they were absolute truths, which leads us to confusion and deception. Therefore, meditation and contemplation are practices that help us awaken to reality and see things as they truly are.

In our everyday lives, we are often distracted and disconnected from reality. Our minds are preoccupied with thoughts, worries, fears, and desires, which prevent us from perceiving reality clearly and objectively. However, the experience of HoloDecon invites us to connect with reality in a deeper and more multidimensional way.

This installation allows us to experience three different perceptual states: the dreamlike, the concrete, and the digital. The dreamlike experience refers to the world of dreams, where our minds can be more creative and symbolic. The concrete state refers to the physical and material world around us, with objects we can see, touch, and feel. Finally, the digital state refers to the world of technology and virtual reality, where we can immerse ourselves in artificial yet convincing environments.

Through this experience, we can learn to perceive reality in a more complete and profound way, connecting these three perceptual states and experiencing a richer and more meaningful reality. Furthermore, by using immersive technology, the experience becomes more intense and visceral, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience and connect with reality in a deeper way.

In physical reality, the present is presented to us as a dynamic stage in which everything constantly changes, in which time flows, and things transform before our eyes. It is a world of textures, smells, sounds, and flavors that blend in a symphony of sensations that connect us with life itself.

In the virtual world, the present manifests itself on the screen, in interaction with technology, and in the immersion in simulated realities that transport us to simulated worlds. It is an increasingly present experience in our daily life, in which we can create and experience fictional realities that allow us to explore new ways of being and existing in the world.

In dreams, the present becomes an oneiric universe in which the mind is freed from the constraints of physical reality and enters into worlds of fantasy and imagination. It is an experience in which lucidity allows us to take control of our dreams and create realities that transport us to unimaginable places.

In all these states of perception, lucidity is the key factor to awaken to reality, to truly be present and experience life to its fullest. It is a call to live each moment with intensity, to be surprised by the beauty of the world around us, and to create new ways of being and existing in the here and now.

Afecto Material Exhibition 2016

Technology has a significant impact on our perceptual ability, which influences the construction of our dream world. Our perception of objects and environments is based on the experience of their properties, either through our biological sensors or technological interfaces that enhance our sensory ability. This situation presents a paradox in understanding and validating reality, which flows through different energetic processes but is perceived as a non-accidental construction within a context of chaotic order with a beginning and an end.

The construction of objects depends on autonomous or dependent principles of other autonomies, and their designation of materiality is nourished by their relational dichotomy between existence and nullity. The environment and objects are dynamic and fluctuate, and their materiality is intimately related to our perception and understanding of the world around us.

Reality is constructed through synapses activated by the direct fluctuation of information captured by our sensors or by the lucidity coming from collective mnemonic activity. In general, our perceptual capacity is affected by technology, leading us to question the nature of reality and how we construct it through our perceptions and experiences.

Sonoluminimente

Sonoluminescence is a complex phenomenon that is still not fully understood, so there is no single and definitive hypothesis that can be considered the most accurate. However, there are several theories that have been proposed to explain this phenomenon, such as the cavitation hypothesis, the Casimir effect theory, and the quantum electrodynamics hypothesis.

The cavitation hypothesis suggests that sonoluminescence occurs due to the violent collapse of a gas bubble in a liquid, which generates a large amount of heat and energy. The Casimir effect theory suggests that sonoluminescence is caused by the interaction of quantum vacuum fluctuations with sound-excited water molecules, which generates virtual photons that become real.

The hypothesis of quantum electrodynamics is based on the idea that sonoluminescence is caused by the excitation of electrons in water molecules, which then emit photons when they return to their original energy state. This theory also suggests that the quantum vacuum plays an important role in sonoluminescence, as it can generate pairs of virtual particles that interact with the excited electrons.

These physics theories have in common the attempt to understand the Vacuum: a fundamental concept in physics that refers to the state of total absence of matter and energy in a given space. In classical physics theory, the vacuum was considered to be a state in which there was nothing at all. However, in modern physics, it has been discovered that the vacuum is not really empty, but is filled with quantum fluctuations that generate virtual particles and energy fields. In fact, it is believed that the quantum vacuum is the source of dark energy that drives the accelerated expansion of the universe.

Each subatomic interaction consists of the annihilation of the original particle and the creation of new subatomic particles. The subatomic world is a continuous dance of creation and annihilation, mass transforming into energy and energy transforming into mass. Transient forms appear and disappear from existence, creating an infinitely and constantly new reality. – Sogyal Rinpoche

Humanity has begun to explore consciousness processes through meditative and mindfulness methods, leading to speculative hypotheses about the existence and perception of reality. Eastern mystics have observed the constant presence of emptiness and impermanence when contemplating consciousness and nature, seeing the universe as energies and fluctuations that constitute an illusory, transient, and non-dual reality.

In Buddhist philosophy, Śūnyatā is the emptiness that constitutes the ultimate reality. Sunyata is not seen as the negation of reality, but rather as the undifferentiated source from which all apparent entities, distinctions, and dualities arise. Emptiness teaches the lack of substantiality or independence of things, and also speaks of impermanence, of how everything is in constant transformation and change.

The practice of Sonoluminiment focuses on meditation on the nature of reality, specifically on impermanence and emptiness. The construction of the mantric artifact involves replicating the multiple bubble sonoluminescence experiment using electronic components and a wooden structure that represents a portal, alluding to the bardos.

The electronic circuit consists of a frequency generator, a sound amplification system, a borosilicate flask with two high-frequency piezoelectric elements, and a wound inductor to amplify the electrical signal from the generator. The wooden structure holds the flask at eye level, and a meditation bench is used for sitting.

To measure the meditative state, a headband is used to measure the brainwave frequencies of attention, which allows for controlling the frequencies emitted to the system. Unlike the single-bubble experiment in the laboratory, which requires very special conditions, Sonoluminimente uses multiple bubbles, which generates a special and hypnotic cavitation sound.

Upon entering meditation, attention is focused on the formation of the bubbles, observing the tiny micro-dot of light and emptiness that forms inside them. This practice seeks to bring understanding that all things are empty of intrinsic and independent existence, and that everything is interconnected and conditioned by everything else.

The phenomenological manifestations of mystical emptiness, like subatomic particles, are not static and permanent, but dynamic and transitory, appearing and vanishing in an incessant dance of movement and energy. Just like the subatomic world of physics, the world of Eastern mysticism is a world of samsara, of a continuous birth and death. As transient manifestations of emptiness, the things of this world do not possess a fundamental identity. This is particularly accentuated in Buddhist philosophy, which denies the existence of any material substance and also maintains that the idea of a permanent “self” that goes through successive experiences is an illusion. Buddhists have often compared this illusion of a material substance and an individual “self” with the phenomenon of a water wave, in which the up and down movement of water particles makes us think that a “part” of the water moves on the surface. It is interesting to see that physics has employed the same analogy in the context of field theory to point out the illusion of a material substance created by moving particles. Thus, Hermann Weyl writes: According to the field theory of matter, a material particle such as an electron is simply a small region of the field within which the strength of the field assumes enormously high values, indicating that a comparatively very large amount of energy is concentrated in a very small space. Such a knot of energy, which is by no means clearly delineated against the rest of the field, propagates through empty space like a wave of water on the surface of a lake; there is no substance of which it can be said that the electron is composed at all times.

FRITJOF CAPRA

“Endō”

is a Japanese term that refers to the interdependence or mutual coexistence of all things. In Buddhist philosophy, this idea is related to the concept of emptiness, which refers to the lack of an intrinsic and autonomous existence of all things.

The notion of endō suggests that all things are interconnected and mutually influence each other. This is reflected in the Buddhist teaching of dependent origination, which holds that all phenomena arise in dependence on other phenomena. In other words, things do not have an independent existence, but are interconnected and conditioned by everything else.

Emptiness in Buddhism refers to the lack of a fundamental and permanent identity of all things. Every phenomenon is transitory and dependent on other phenomena, which means that there is nothing that has an autonomous and independent existence. This idea is related to the notion of endō, as it suggests that everything is interconnected and that there is nothing that exists by itself.

• Arcangelo Constantini / Roberto Zenit ( cientifico)
• Comisionada por el Colectivo reactante para la muestra Quanta
• Apoyo , Santiago Itzcoatl, Diego Liedo, Mauricio Alvarez
• Bernardo Palacios , Daniel Lara Ballesteros
• Asesoria:  Dra Margarita Navarrete , Russ
• Agradecimientos : Nathalie Regard, Adriana Casas, Centro Multimedia, Lina Pulido, Andres Stepanichtchev, Dr Juan hernandez Cordero, Dra, Rocio de la Torre
• Artista en Residencia
• Laboratorio de Reologia
• Instituto de Investigaciones Materiales
• UNAM
• comisionada por 
• Reactante 
• Bogotá Colombia 2017

Iinaguration Bogota

production Art in residence UNAM

installation Bogota

Modos De Oir , Laboratorio Arte Alameda

( Bio Photo Neuro Modulator )

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The therapeutic light system of Biohack and Neurohack is an electronic device designed to provide red light therapy. This device is composed of a PCB board that contains an array of high-power red LEDs at 640 nm, a flexible arm, and a frequency generator circuit. This system uses both the benefits of the red light spectrum and the emission of specific frequencies through light.

Red light has been studied for its therapeutic effects on the skin, tissues, and cells of the human body. In addition, red light can improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation. On the other hand, it is known that specific frequencies can affect neuronal activity and thus have positive effects on mental health.

This system combines both technologies to provide comprehensive therapy. The device is designed to be flexible and easy to use, allowing the user to aim the red light at the desired area of the body. In addition, the frequency generator circuit allows for the emission of specific frequencies through light, which can help improve neuronal activity and, consequently, improve mental health.

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Red light therapy is an example of how technology can be used to improve human health and well-being. By harnessing a specific wavelength of light, red light therapy aims to obtain therapeutic benefits both clinically and cosmetically. This technique is based on the use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that emit red and infrared light, replicating the regenerative light spectrum present in natural sunlight.

Nature has provided living beings with an inexhaustible source of energy and benefits in the light spectrum of the sun. Sunrise and sunset are moments when the sun emits red and infrared rays that are recognized for their regenerative and healing capabilities. Through LED technology, these benefits can be replicated and harnessed in red light therapy.

Although red light therapy has been used for decades, it is only recently that over 5000 studies from private laboratories and universities have delved into the cellular process that occurs for the benefit of the body. This knowledge has allowed for a greater understanding of how red light therapy can be used to improve health and wellbeing in a variety of contexts.

The fundamental principle of red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, is the stimulation of the mitochondria present in all cells of the body. These organelles are responsible for the production of energy in the form of the molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). By exposing the mitochondria to red and infrared radiation, ATP production is promoted, which in turn allows cells to regenerate and repair damage. In other words, this therapy seeks to rejuvenate cells through the stimulation of their mitochondria.

Although aging is a natural process that has intrigued philosophers and scientists for centuries, it has been identified that aging is associated with a decline in mitochondrial activity, resulting in a decrease in ATP production. Red light therapy, by stimulating the mitochondria and increasing ATP production, aims to counteract this natural aging process.

It is important to note that red light therapy is a technique backed by scientific evidence and has been studied in various private laboratories and universities. Although the exact mechanism of photobiomodulation is still being investigated, the results obtained so far suggest that this therapy can have a significant impact on human health and well-being.

Red light, as mentioned earlier, has the ability to penetrate deeply into the skin and activate a series of cellular processes that lead to energy production and tissue regeneration. The energy produced through photobiomodulation activates the synthesis of collagen, elastin, and ATP, allowing for increased oxygenation of the skin and improved blood circulation.

Furthermore, red light is capable of reducing inflammation and pain in joints and wounds, which can have significant therapeutic implications. However, it is important to note that photon absorption can also have side effects, such as a temporary increase in reactive oxygen species and modulation of calcium levels.

These side effects, however, are necessary for the activation of a wide range of transcription factors that lead to better cell survival, increased proliferation and migration, and the synthesis of new proteins. In this sense, photobiomodulation becomes a valuable tool in the modulation of cellular processes and tissue regeneration in the body.

Scientific evidence supports the hypothesis that oxidative damage and mitochondrial deterioration due to aging are determining factors in the accumulation of mitochondrial deficits in cells, tissues, and organisms. This principle underlies the ability of light therapy to improve the recovery of a wide variety of tissues. Red light therapy strengthens the intracellular antioxidant system and increases the strength and size of mitochondria, while stimulating the creation of new mitochondria. Ultimately, this increases resistance to stressful environmental factors and promotes greater adaptability to the changing environment.

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Red light therapy does not produce thermal damage, as the low-power LED light used does not emit significant heat. Therefore, it is a safe and non-invasive option for treating various health and beauty problems.

In addition to ATP production and improved mitochondrial function, red light therapy has also been associated with the activation of cellular cleansing processes, such as autophagy and apoptosis, which helps eliminate damaged or defective cells and promotes cell renewal.

Red light therapy has also been used to improve sleep quality, as exposure to red light before sleep is believed to help regulate the circadian rhythm and improve melatonin production.

Preliminary studies suggest that red light therapy may also have beneficial effects on the brain, including improving cognitive function and reducing brain inflammation.

In addition to its rejuvenating effects, red light therapy has also been used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis. Red light has the ability to kill acne-causing bacteria and reduce inflammation associated with rosacea and psoriasis.

Red light therapy has also been shown to help relieve pain in various conditions such as arthritis, muscle pain, and back pain. Red light can penetrate deeply into body tissues, reducing inflammation and improving blood circulation, which can help reduce pain.

Red light therapy has also been used to improve cognitive function and treat mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Red light can stimulate the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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The Biophonemo light system represents an interesting technological tool that exploits the symphony of frequencies that permeate the universe. Everything that exists vibrates and emits frequencies, from planets in their orbit to subatomic particles. Neuronal activity is also regulated by electromagnetic frequencies, and states of consciousness can be measured through electroencephalogram records. The notion of non-ordinary states of consciousness has been recognized for millennia, and various cultures have used different sound frequencies to achieve states of fulfillment, physical and mental health.

With the Biophonemo bio-photo-neuro modulation system, not only do we obtain the therapeutic benefits of red light in our biological organism, but we can also select different frequencies with a specific intention to benefit our psyche.

The teachings of Pythagoras about musical tuning and the “music of the spheres” speculated about the energetic and musical nature of the cosmos. In the Vedas of India, we find the legacy of the chakras, which are energetic clusters of water molecules in our bodies, while in Tibetan Buddhism, mantras are used to reach states of balance and harmony. Tesla, for his part, left us his discovery of the numerical pattern 3, 6, and 9, which is used in the solfeggio frequencies.

Light, as an electromagnetic phenomenon, is one of the greatest mysteries of existence. It behaves simultaneously as a particle and a wave, and its potential is immeasurable. We are still discovering the secrets it holds.

Neurohack

​​Everything in the universe is frequency: energetic flows that generate fields of action. Science has discovered that mathematics is in nature and is an intrinsic part of the universe, not a human invention.

For Nikola Tesla, the study of the triad: frequency, energy, and vibration, was essential to understanding the universe. He had a mathematical view of these flows that allowed him to glimpse practical scientific solutions that changed the world we live in. He recognized patterns in nature and devoted himself to studying 3, 6, and 9, obsessed with understanding them.

The powers of the binary system are a pattern that starts from one and continues doubling the numbers. This pattern is found in the development of cells and embryos: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, etc. This pattern is established as the computational binary system.

Scientist Marko Rodin discovered that in the pattern called Vortex Math, the numbers 1, 2, 4, 8, 7, 5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 7, 5, 1, 2, 4, and so on repeat indefinitely. According to Rodin, the numbers 3, 6, and 9 do not appear in this pattern because they represent a vector that goes from the third to the fourth dimension, which he calls the “flow field.” This field is a higher dimensional energy that has influence over the energy circuit of the other six numbers.

These numerological patterns are symbolic. The number 3 is very important in mysticism and science. For Christianity, the Holy Trinity is fundamental, as well as for the basic tenets of science: matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. Every living being is born, reproduces, and dies.

Neuroscience detects the energetic flow of the brain and how it oscillates, representing the basic states of consciousness: Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Theta. Frequencies have the ability to modulate different states of consciousness and have been recognized in nature since ancient times.

Biphonemo uses an electronic frequency generator circuit to oscillate light. The conscious vision is unable to perceive these changes, but the subconscious does. Visible light is an electromagnetic field, and everything in the body is electromagnetism. Light has a subtle yet effective impact on metabolic processes and cellular functioning. Each frequency has an intention, and by selecting a frequency, you seek to modulate your subconscious with that intention. It’s a neurological process of attention, meditation, and contemplation. With these luminous frequencies, you hack your consciousness to expand and balance your perception. This work is parallel to luminous biohacking.

The 174 Hz tone is very beneficial and effective in relieving pain. It acts as a natural anesthetic and helps to heal the sick aura that surrounds a person.

These are some of the benefits of the 174 Hz frequency:

• Helps relieve pain in the back, feet, legs, migraines, and stress.
• Works wonders on brain tissue and increases emotional power, fostering a sense of security, love, and courage, which helps to heal the person quickly.
• It is an excellent tool for improving concentration levels.
• It contains different nodes and background tones that directly affect the chakras and develops the power of healing and energy that makes you feel better.
• It is an excellent way to reduce emotional pain as well. People who have lost someone or who have not been able to live happily can find relief in this frequency.

The frequency of 285 Hz helps to heal tissues and return them to their original shape by sending a message to restructure damaged organs and tissues. In addition, it improves the immune system and is believed to create positive changes in those who are near it.

Benefits of the frequency of 285 Hz:

• Heals and regenerates body tissues.
• Restructures damaged organs by sending a message to the tissues and returning them to their original shape.
• Influences the energy field surrounding the body.
• Influences the energy field around the house or office.
• Helps with the rapid healing of burns, fractures, sprains, cuts, and other injuries.
• Improves the immune system.

396 Hz is one of the fundamental frequencies used in Sound Healing. This frequency cleanses the feeling of guilt, which often represents one of the basic obstacles to realization. It is useful for creating a strong magnetic field of energy that helps and empowers us to achieve our goals. Its vibrations release you from the feeling of guilt and fear. This frequency is used to awaken and transform grief into joy. It is associated with the Root Chakra, our Primary Energy Center, and is used to balance the Root Chakra.

Benefits of 396 Hz:

• Empowers your goals.
• Eradicates the feeling of guilt, even the guilt that resides deep in the subconscious mind.
• Increases your ability to find inner peace.
• Helps you overcome fear, which is often the main obstacle in achieving our dreams and goals.
• Liberates from negative subconscious beliefs and thoughts.
• Used to balance the Root Chakra.
• Transforms grief into joy.

417 Hz is known for eliminating all the negativity within us. It is a frequency that can bring about change, mark the beginning of new beginnings in life, and is so powerful that it can reverse and undo negative events.

Benefits of the Solfeggio frequency of 417 Hz:

• Eliminates negative energy from the body.
• Eliminates negative energy from the home and office.
• Eliminates negative thoughts and behavior patterns.
• Undoes negative situations.
• Facilitates change in yourself and others.
• Helps overcome traumas.

528Hz | Brings Positive Transformation | Heals the Heart Chakra | Repairs Cells Throughout the Body.

Benefits of 528Hz:

• Promotes endocrine system health and decreases cortisol levels, which in turn helps to promote cellular regeneration and repair.
• Is effective in improving sleep quality, as most cellular repairs occur during the night.
• Promotes healing of the Heart Chakra, leading to beneficial effects such as an increase in energy levels and a boost in positivity.
• Helps increase self-confidence and self-esteem.

639 Hz – is associated with the Heart Chakra. This is the Solfeggio frequency of Compassion and Eternal Love.

Benefits of 639 Hz:

• Allows for the creation of harmonious interpersonal relationships.
• This frequency can be used to address problems in relationships, whether within family, between partners or friends.
• At a cellular level, the 639 Hz frequency can be used to encourage cells to communicate with their environment.
• Enhances communication, understanding, tolerance, and love.

The 741 Hz es conocida como la “frecuencia del despertar interior”. Se cree que tiene propiedades curativas y terapéuticas que ayudan a reducir el estrés y la ansiedad, a aumentar la claridad mental y a mejorar la intuición y la percepción sensorial.

• Benefits of the 741 Hz frequency:
• Acts as a repulsive magnet for negativity and toxins.
• Protects against negativity both inside and outside of us.
• Clears the Throat Chakra, allowing for better communication and truth-telling.
• Helps to release pent-up emotions such as anger, resentment, and jealousy.

The frequency of 963 Hz, often called the “Frequency of the Gods,” is known to be an activator of the pineal gland.

Benefits of 963 Hz music:

• Helps to open the crown chakra.
• Promotes activation of the pineal gland, often described as the “seat of the soul.”
• Helps to clear mental fog and bring clarity to our thought process.
• Is the frequency of divine connection.
• Can help establish a deeper connection with the divine.
• Is our gateway to awakening our higher consciousness, leading us to deep inner peace.

The mysterious clouds are floating adrift in constant transformation, in a constant hydrological cycle. White like foam, they contrast with the blue and infinite firmament. They darken, thunder and illuminate with energy discharges and billions of tiny drops of water that fall to the earth, nourishing and transforming it.

This is one of the mysteries of nature that has fostered the inquisitive and mystical mind of the first self-aware inhabitants of the earth. How is it possible that, if everything falls, these mysterious forms float in the air? Why does water, the origin of life, consciousness, and spirit, a vital essence that forms rivers, seas, glaciers, and lakes, precipitate torrentially from the sky? These are key questions of existence that persist and a mystery that we are still trying to solve.

Thales of Miletus is recognized as the first scientist/philosopher in Western history. He was a great scholar of water, electromagnetism, particles, and spirituality. Through intuition and empiricism, he was concerned with and related phenomena of nature that are intrinsically interconnected.

Modern science recognizes four forces or interactions of nature: electromagnetism, gravity, strong nuclear interaction, and weak nuclear interaction.

The study of water, its properties, and behavior is an immense source of knowledge. It is the only element in nature that exists in three states simultaneously. Under this dynamic, the hydrosphere was formed, the origin of life, and the existence of the biosphere. The fundamental interactions of the universe produce its vital cycle. The electromagnetism of the solar star causes its gaseous state, and by atmospheric pressure, it rises, forming microdroplets and ice crystals, giving rise to clouds. As they accumulate and increase in size, they precipitate to the earth due to gravitational interaction. Spherical droplets reflect the cosmos and the beautiful imperfection of symmetry, as paradigms of integration of complex phenomena. The reflection of the macrocosm as a detonating holism of speculations about reality.

Modern physics recognizes gravitational force as an interaction that permeates reality, like a cosmic tide that encompasses everything. The aquatic metaphor of movement and surface tension in water is essential as a poetic semantics of visualization for the behavior of these energies, beyond our spectrum of perception.

The water molecule, composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, is bipolar and has imperfect symmetry due to the branching of covalent bonds between the atoms. In liquid state, each molecule establishes bonds with four other molecules, and on the surface of water, it does so with two or three molecules, generating surface tension due to the tendency of water to associate as a unit.

When water is in free fall, surface tension gives it a spherical shape, which is the geometry with the smallest surface area per volume. The water molecule is diamagnetic and can be affected by external electromagnetic fields, being subtly repelled by these forces. Electromagnetism is fundamental in the many properties of this simple molecule, the most wonderful in the universe, the biological and consciousness builder.

The proposed artistic experiment is to observe and record the behavior of water in freefall, focusing on the formation of crystalline spheres of the molecule under the influence of oscillating electromagnetic fields. To do this, a glass cylinder containing a small amount of water will be used, surrounded by an enamelled copper wire coil. The coil will be energized with current at different frequencies, generating a toroidal electromagnetic field that will concentrate its force in the center of the cylinder.

To capture the experiment, a high-speed camera with a macro lens will be placed at the top of the cylinder, and a ring of ultra-bright LEDs will surround the camera lens to properly illuminate the environment. A microcontroller will be used to emit current frequencies to the coil and generate a variable electromagnetic field. In addition, the inside of the cylinder will be coated with a hydrophobic material so that the water does not adhere to the walls, facilitating its free integration into the spherical formation.

This experiment will allow us to visually record how the water molecule tends towards perfection in its spherical shape under the influence of oscillatory electromagnetic fields, revealing the beauty and complexity of the properties of this molecule. The combination of science and art in this experiment will allow us to appreciate the interconnection between these two fields of knowledge.

Spheres have amazed humans since ancient times. They have been a fundamental part of pre-science and the understanding of the celestial universe. They are used to name the different planetary strata, such as the geosphere, noosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and recently, the technosphere. In the universe, everything tends towards symmetry, but this is imperfect. Water molecules in the gaseous state, such as vapor, rise into the atmosphere to meet the ice crystals that fall due to gravity. In this encounter, an electrical differential is generated that, when accumulated, discharges as lightning to the earth. This happens about 50 times per second around the planet. This extremely high energy discharge generates an electromagnetic field that expands towards the ionosphere, bounces off it, and returns to the earth, generating an electromagnetic oscillation in the earth’s cavity. This oscillation is known as the Schumann resonance, which is in the range of extremely low frequencies, a frequency that could be considered the biological clock of a countless number of natural processes that are only just being discovered. Thinking of the water molecule as a generator of its own synchrony conditions, these frequencies will be emitted to it.

The experiment consists of studying, through high-resolution video portraits, the behavior of water in freefall, observing the formation of spheres and analyzing their behavior influenced by the electromagnetic field. The camera’s frame rate will be synchronized with the frequency of the electromagnetic field, as will the LED lighting.

This artistic experiment derives from a series of experimental pieces and speculative artistic hypotheses about reality, such as magnetoplankton, inductokhor, aquaplanetarium, spark-un-plug, sonoshock, aquaelectricarcplasma SIMS, among others, in which hypotheses are raised about water, energy, and perception.

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“Espherica” seeks to provide results and generate aesthetic, hypothetical, conceptual, and theoretical questions about the water molecule and its existence. Natural forces that affect its behavior are explored, and hypotheses are raised that can generate reflections on existence itself. Through the use of various disciplines of knowledge, the aim is to speculate about reality and generate new perspectives.

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• Bibliografia
• Water in the Universe
• Hanslmeier, Arnold 2011, XIV, 242 p.
• Astrophysics and Space Science Library, Vol. 368
• Searching for Water in the Universe
• Encrenaz, Thérèse VIII, 196 p. 210 illus., 100 in color.
• Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, UK
• The Tao of physics
• Fritjof Capra Jan 4, 2000 – Philosophy – 366
• shambhala,
• Water, Pure and Simple
• Dr. Paolo Consigli MD May 6th 2008, 400 pages
• Published by Watkins

• Proyectos realizados Agua-arte-tecnología-ciencia-espiritualidad
• 2002 el autentico chilango, Agua Wasser Instituto goethe Unam
• 2006 spark-un-plug http://www.arc-data.net/sparkunplug/
• 2006 aquaelectricarcplasma http://www.arc-data.net/aquaelectricarcplasma/
• 2008 InductoKhor http://www.arc-data.net/inductokhor/
• 2012 Magnetoplankton , http://www.arc-data.net/magnetoplankton
• 2011 SIMS http://www.arc-data.net/satelite
• 2007- Nanodrizas
• 2011 60hz&noise http://www.arc-data.net/60Hz&wNoise/
• 2013 8 X 8 Ù / 1 bit , http://www.arc-data.net/8x8ohm/1bit
• 2014-15 AquaPlanetarium http://www.arc-data.net/AquaPlanetarium/
• Sistemas de audio-toques 2005-2015 Sonoshock.org
• icpiticayotl http://www.arc-data.net/cajadetoques/icpiticayotl/
• contra_flujo http://www.arc-data.net/contra_flujo/
• sonoreductronic http://www.arc-data.net/sono-reductronic/
• CHAE http://www.arc-data.net/cajadetoques/CHAE/
• cajaderitmotoques http://www.arc-data.net/cajaderitmotoques/

Agradecimientos :

Nahum, Ale de la Puente, Miguel Alcubierre, Mauricio Alvarez ,Santiago Itzcoatl. La Metropoliana, Ivan Abreu, Beto Adame, Constanza Casamadrid , Ingmar GLez Krotzsch, Marcela Armas, Ivan puig, Fabiola Torres Alzaga, Tania candiani, JuanJose Diaz Infante, Space affairs, Maro Pebo, Israel Esdra, Azucena Lozada, Juan CArlos Vazquez ,

Pieces mounted in the exhibition

Espherica Gota is an anti-gravity water droplet simulator composed of a wooden tripod structure, two half spheres made of black acrylic, a 24-volt brushless motor water pump, a microcontroller, relays, and electronic circuits.

Water is projected in a vertical trajectory until it reaches the top, where it starts to fall due to gravity. It is a parabolic simulator that, through a strobe light hidden in the upper sphere, causes the phenomenon of retinal persistence. In this way, spectators can fix in their minds different stages of the behavior of water, observing how, for moments, it remains frozen in the air during the inflection of its movement in the face of gravity. Its transformative capacity and surface tension in the process of spherization can also be appreciated.

The prism-like water molecule has optical properties similar to crystals, and observers can reflect on its surface, perceiving the microcosm and macrocosm in the forces that govern the universe.

Something very special happened with this piece. I received a call from the museum informing me that the strobe light wasn’t working. When I went to check it, I took out my phone and turned on its flashlight. I peered into the hanging half-sphere and, to my surprise, saw the night sky , the celestial sphere . Small droplets had splattered on the inside of the acrylic sphere and, as the water evaporated, they left star-like marks. It was a beautiful image in sync with several of my research themes.

Proposals

Anti-gravity Water Droplet Simulator (SAGGA)”.

An electrovalve will drop water droplets in a precise sequence, one after another, falling through the center of a glass cylinder. A system of stroboscopic LEDs will illuminate them, freezing them in mid-air for an instant. Due to retinal persistence, the mind will perceive a water droplet floating inside the cylinder. The droplets of water keep a sort of memory when falling, making the simulation appear as a single droplet when it is actually a succession of thousands of identical ones.

The user will have control over two variables: the strobe frequency and the droplet frequency, allowing interaction with the droplet’s falling speed, making it rise, fall, or stabilize in one place, seemingly defying gravity.

SAGGA is an experiment about perception of reality, time, and the search for equilibrium in symmetry and perfection.

Espherica Shuman – Piston Gravitational Simulator

This device consists of a wooden structure, a coil, an amplifier, a borosilicate cap, a microcontroller, LEDs, a motor, a gear, and a hydrophobic coating.

The device will generate a vertical oscillatory motion, propelling the water and, at times, releasing it from the container’s pressure, allowing it to fall freely. A camera will capture the movement and behavior of the water molecules.

Invitation to experiment

Two years ago, Ale de la Puente and Nahum Mantra summoned us to the Laboratorio Arte Alameda to explore the possibility of carrying out artistic experiments in zero gravity. This meeting was a very special moment, as we realized that we would have the unique opportunity to experiment with gravity in a real way. It was very motivating to think that all the thoughts I had had about this natural phenomenon could be synthesized into a concrete and current experience.

I have been practicing meditation and lucid dreaming for several years. A large part of my artistic production is related to the perception of concrete, dreamlike, and digital environments. During these years, I have been in a constant personal search for anti-gravitational states in the practice of lucid dreaming. After the announcement that was made to us, I began to investigate more about gravitation and non-ordinary states of consciousness. I remembered reading about a recent practice of aerial yoga that was receiving a lot of attention, so I researched and set up a fabric hammock at home to practice this type of yoga. The hammock is an elastic fabric that hangs from a point on the ceiling by mountaineering ropes and is used to practice postures developed specifically for this system. The lotus position for meditation is very natural in the hammock, as the weight of the body is distributed evenly, which helps to keep the back straight, ideal for proper breathing. I began to develop a personal meditation model based on the pendular movement of my body in the hammock, a practice that I perform day by day as a series of experiments to reach non-ordinary states of consciousness. The mind constantly wanders and produces ideas, but in meditation, we seek to calm the mind. When I close my eyes, a continuous succession of thoughts, images, and ideas occur one after the other without stopping.

In these meditations, I seek to concentrate on aspects and moments of impermanence. Through this practice, I seek to dissipate the mind and bring it to a Zen state. To do this, when meditating on the pendulum, I try to focus my mind on the subtle pendular movement of the hammock, with closed eyes and without taking any specific point of view into account. I try to perceive these movements as related to gravity since a pendulum swings under the movement of the Earth and the axis of gravity is located at the top. I try to feel that anchoring point and the gravitational attraction of the Earth, to be present and aware in that precise moment. Another moment of impermanence that I focus on is in breathing, the constant flow of energy exchange with nature. I try to perceive the moment when Prana enters or leaves my body, paying attention to the impermanence of the process of energy exchange with nature.

In this meditation, I combine Syntoni.co, a system I developed to structure water molecules by electromagnetic fields. During the night, a coil induces special electromagnetic frequencies to a glass jar of water. When I wake up in the morning, before meditating, I drink this water while Syntoni.co emits this frequency as an audible tone thanks to a neodymium magnet that oscillates under the electromagnetic field. During the pendular meditation, I visualize the distribution of the water molecules in my body and simultaneously seek deep listening to the oscillatory frequency as sound, as well as the Doppler effect of sound due to the movement of the pendulum. I try to perceive all these moments simultaneously, in the here and now, with the intention of dissipating the mind from the constant flow of ideas.

In this meditation, I seek to induce lucid dreaming while I am awake. That is, to enter directly into a state of dreamlike lucidity from consciousness. During the meditation, the images produced by the mind are opaque, dark, and lack solidity. However, on rare occasions, I have managed to transcend space and time. In an instant, the space of my mind literally lights up, dissipating the opacity of the images and giving way to a hyper-luminous sensitivity. This threshold of access to dream lucidity comes together with the simultaneous activation of other senses, which allows me to clearly perceive the dream environment and the possibilities of the mind in dream consciousness.

On these occasions, I have found myself in bucolic landscapes of nature, such as meditating atop a mountain surrounded by pine trees, observing other mountains on the horizon, or on a white sand beach feeling the warmth of the sun and humidity on my skin. I have also floated adrift in the tide or experienced weightlessness, overcoming the force of gravity. These states are brief, but I continue to explore and practice in order to expand and amplify my perception.

The book “Yoga Dreams” written by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, analyzes the Bon and Buddhist traditions of Tibet in the practice of lucid dreaming. In these practices, being conscious during sleep is a process to continue meditation and pass through different spheres of consciousness.

In my experimental research, the water molecule is fundamental. I construct artistic experiments as hypothetical systems, employing processes of inquisitive thinking of society, scientific and mystical hypotheses synthesized in personal and subjective searches posed as speculations about existence and reality.

The possibility of observing the water molecule in free fall in a zero gravity environment has been in my subconscious for a long time. It has been a wonder to observe the experiments carried out on the space statio

The research on the mysterious properties of the water molecule is linked to my meditative practice, focusing on the perception of the environment, especially in relation to gravity. I wonder, why are we able to dream that we defy gravity if we have never been in zero gravity? Why do those massive whitish shapes remain suspended in the sky when everything falls? Why do they suddenly fall like water or like spheres of ice? What causes the water cycle? What is the influence of the sun and the moon on the water molecule? Are they the only celestial bodies that generate influence on molecular behavior or is the water molecule capable of perceiving other celestial bodies?

In addition, I question how the human body is composed. How many water molecules do we have and how often do we exchange them? Does inhabiting the hydrosphere mean that we live immersed in water? Do we play a part in the water molecule’s hydrological cycle? What role does the molecule’s ability to generate electromagnetic energy and stable oscillatory frequencies, and the diamagnetism of water, play in our body?

All of this was a previous preparation for the current experience in the Roscosmos gravity laboratory. Living the actual experience of going from double gravity to zero gravity was a magnificent feeling of freedom and completeness. The experimental search for non-ordinary states of consciousness and perception moved from dream activity to the experience of concrete surroundings, shared perception, and collective recognition. I went from a personal subjectivity of my mind to an objective certainty produced by the physical forces of nature. In the state of weightlessness, I focused on observing the behavior of the molecule inside the artifact I built for this purpose. The instructors asked me to fix it onto some control instruments in the cabin.

In my experience of transitioning from double gravity to zero gravity, I was able to observe a viscous behavior of water at the moment of inflection of the parabola. To improve the freedom of movement of the molecules, I placed a nano-technological hydrophobic material inside the artifact’s glass. However, due to the flight’s inertia, the water still adhered to the glass walls and, in my desperation, I shook the artifact to release it, resulting in the formation of water tentacles and spheres that were released. These experiments generated new questions and solutions for my research.

Performing 10 parabolas in zero gravity was exhausting both physically and mentally. Upon returning, I lay on the mattresses that covered the floor and had a lucid and awake dream in which I floated in zero gravity and observed a very bright horizon. I placed water that sought to become a sphere and rippled in its viscosity. Inside the huge sphere, I put a little dog to swim and its head came out on top, a very beautiful image. However, when I opened my eyes, I found myself on the return plane. When I shared this experience with my friend Brian Mackern, he told me that Laika, the first living being in space, died of dehydration.

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In Japanese Zen Buddhism, the practice of contemplation occurs in any activity that is performed: one meditates while sitting, walking, eating, at all times. Aesthetics are fundamental and significant as philosophy and practice, with a focus on personal and artistic development.

Within the various practices of contemplation, floral or plant arrangement is fundamental, as it recognizes nature in its pure expression of beauty and allows for the contemplation of its aesthetics without discriminating, appreciating life and decay. This ancient Zen art is called ikebana, which means “floral arrangement”.

For ikebana, the term “flower” is more of a concept or idea that encompasses everything that has an affinity with plants and the essence of the arrangement itself. Any branch, leaf, flower, root, stem, or moss can be used. Ikebana is not only the arrangement itself, but also the entire process that led to its creation, in meditative silence working with impermanence and the essence of nature to find the path or way of self-realization.

Each act in the arrangement and its variations comes from a tradition or school, and each element has a meaning that delves into the search for peace, harmony, and understanding. Nature, like the seasons, is constantly changing and its beauty extends to death, where decay becomes an aesthetic pleasure and holds meaning. The vases and other elements in the arrangement are fundamental and are meant to establish a symbolic dialogue among all the elements.

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In our proposal of arrangements, we introduce the electronic element both at an aesthetic and functional level. Metaphors of electronics relate to energetic flows that resemble those of water, in their ability to conduct and transform.

Historically, electricity has been related to water due to its symbolic charge and similarity in activity processes, such as current generation and the way they flow. This relationship becomes evident in our arrangements, where the combination of electronic and natural elements creates a dialogue between technology and nature.

The e_kebana are arrangements that explore new forms of expression and relationship with the natural world through the combination of electronic and dry natural elements. This fusion gives rise to a dialogue between active energy flow processes and dry floral elements that symbolize the impermanence of nature, life, and death.

Through the combination of electronic flowers and natural dried elements, a contrast effect is created between the natural and the simulated, inviting us to question the dichotomies between the organic and the artificial. In this sense, e_kebana can be considered a kind of hybrid ontology that leads us to rethink the traditional limits of nature and technology.

By mimicking in a process of aesthetic and symbolic contemplation, e_kebana allows us to appreciate the complexity and beauty of the interaction between technology and nature. In this way, our arrangements invite us to reflect on our relationship with the environment and the role that technology can play in our interaction with the natural world.

Additionally, e_kebana arrangements are both luminous and therapeutic, promoting contemplation and relaxation through active bio-photomodulation with meditative frequencies.

E_kebana or electronic ikebana are a combination of modular electronic circuits, PCBs, and brass wire, with the morphology of a five-petal flower that alludes to Fibonacci mathematics present in nature. The petals are equipped with high-power 640nm red light spectrum LEDs and are interconnected to make them modular. One of the leaves contains a programmed microcontroller to control the light frequency of each petal, while the other leaf has a button to select a specific frequency. The chosen frequencies are in the audible range but are light-based, and the LEDs flash at high speeds to produce an aesthetic and symbolic effect in contemplating the arrangement.

Neurohacking and biohacking: Bio-photomodulation is a biological process that is activated by the specific use of a spectrum of light, in this case, red light. The light spectrum is not only visible to the sense of sight, but the organism perceives it in various ways. The mitochondria, a fundamental cellular organelle in human metabolism, is the power plant of cells, as it is responsible for the production of ATP energy.

Red and infrared light in the range of 600 to 800 nm generates more efficient activity of mitochondria in human cells, resulting in a number of reported health benefits in various studies. This therapy has been used continuously and effectively for decades, but it is only now that the cellular processes involved are starting to be understood. In the future, bio-photomodulation and other similar technologies may be used more widely as tools for human enhancement, which raises interesting ethical and philosophical questions about the limits and consequences of technological modification of human beings.

By modulating mitochondrial activity using red light, energy production in brain and neuronal cells can be improved, resulting in an improvement in cognitive function and learning ability. In addition, it has also been shown that bio-photomodulation can help in reducing pain, inflammation, and stress, making it a valuable tool for managing health and well-being.

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In the context of speculative realism, we can say that contemplative meditation, aided by technologies such as e-kebana, allows us to delve into a more intimate relationship with reality and with our own being. Light, as a form of subtle energy, has the ability to modulate and transform both metabolic and mental activity in our cells, suggesting a deep and mysterious connection between the material and the spiritual.

Through contemplation and interaction with the frequencies emitted by the petals of the e-kebana, we can access different states of consciousness and focus our attention on specific intentions that help us achieve greater harmony and balance in our body and mind. This practice allows us to experience reality in a more full and conscious way, and helps us understand that we are an integral part of an interconnected and dynamic universe.

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“Thinner than water”

The revelation comes from research led by Andrei Sommer of the University of Ulm (Germany). Sommer’s team’s work is now focused on water inside the cell. Normally, the layer of water next to any solid object has a high surface tension, making it viscous. “It’s like molasses,” says Sommer.

His team discovered that when surface layers of water are illuminated with red light, the distance between each water molecule increases, making the liquid more “slippery”.

Mitochondria feed on an enzyme attached to their membranes. This enzyme rotates like a molecular turbine, and being surrounded by more liquid water should rotate more easily, generating more ATP.

As it is difficult to measure water inside a living cell, the team measured the effect of near-infrared light on thin layers of water by examining the friction of a diamond probe as it pushed through the water and towards a metal block.

Illuminating the water reduced the force needed to push the probe by 72%.

“It’s very significant,” says Horst-Dieter Försterling of the University of Marburg in Germany. “It’s the first explanation of how light might work.”

https://www.nature.com/articles/srep12029

‘Beauty: Antidote and Poison’

The first version of e_kebana was commissioned by Daniel Liebshon for the museography of Alexander McQueen’s exhibition ‘Beauty: Antidote and Poison’ at the Zapopan Art Museum. 

The installation alludes to the life/death binary present in McQueen’s work, and is a kinetic, luminous, and sound work that functions as a shadow theater. 

While ikebana is a Japanese floral arrangements that often use dry vegetation, this installation employed a jacaranda branch in which flowers constructed with purpose-designed electronic circuits were integrated. Each flower, pentagonal in shape with five petals in accordance with Fibonacci’s morphology, has a power LED in each petal. The leaves, in turn, include an Attiny microcontroller programmed with an algorithm that randomly triggers each of the LEDs. In front of the flower’s corolla is a mechatronic bee that flutters hypnotized by the light, whose shadow is projected on the walls vibrating in flashes. A mannequin holds one of the flowers in its hand.

The e_kebana work alludes to the aesthetics of death that endure over time, to the symbiosis of insects with flowers in the act of pollination, the synchrony of processes, and to the simulation of the living that emerges from the dead in the poetics of energy flow. The jacaranda died due to a parasitic organism, a creeper. The electronic flowers entwine in the dry branches like magnet cable orchids that flow with energy to feed them, the aesthetics of life in its energetic collapse in a speculative symbiosis.

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