A: Is for the art of "Sound Modulated Light"

Entranced by the physical properties of sound Edwin van der Heide creates experiences for an audience based on creative applications of "Sonology". The resulting experience is a scored laser show that's cinematic and hypnotic. The entire sequence of motion is based on two lasers, a formal constraint that allows the viewer a trance-inducing reset for the brain. Viewers are encouraged to pick up headphones and a dense metal box that contains numerous light sensors. When the box is pointed at one of the bulbs, the modulating light is transformed to a soundscape inside the headphones. Moving the box closer to the light source increases the volume and distorts the sound. What was a rather drab, empty space is suddenly infused with life, and each user becomes a DJ of sorts for his or her personal soundtrack. Van der Heide's brilliance lies with his ability to do justice to his abstract investigations. Laser Sound Performance brings some perplexing quality of our sensory experience to the surface. Musical language is the format used in the development and the result can either be an installation, a performance or an environment. Though his work is at the Estuaire Biannual 2007 in France, you can check out this inventive artist at www.evdh.net. See for yourself if his form of art doesn't bring you inspiration and that is a F.A.C.T.