Chromatophony A Potential Application of Living Images in the Pixel Era

Juppo Yokokawa, Nobuhiro Masuda, Kazuhiro Jo

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Abstract

Squids can rapidly change their body color using chromatophores that are controlled by electrical signals transmitted through nerves. The authors transform a squid’s skin into an audio visualizer called Chromatophony. This is accomplished by sending an electric tone signal composed as music to the skin. Although Chromatophony’s appearance is similar to that of computer-generated images, it is based on a natural phenomenon with a colorful mosaic display. By comparing chromatophores with pixels, the authors propose Living Images to expand the potential of visual expression from the perspective of bioart theory.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)252-257
Number of pages6
JournalLeonardo
Volume55
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 26 2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Visual Arts and Performing Arts
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Music
  • Computer Science Applications

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