NowNet Arts Lab Ensemble

NowNet Arts Lab Ensemble is an international virtual contemporary audiovisual performance research group for network arts. The Lab works on developments for performance-quality network arts technology including JackTrip audio, VDO.Ninja, and PGJTT audio/video mixers, together with artistic strategies for the medium. The Lab gives performance demonstrations, participates in research projects, and serves as a platform for artists/technologists to develop their own network arts projects.

NowNet Arts Lab Ensemble was first formed in 2020 at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic as an open call to expand network arts access, to advance developments of network arts for public internet, and to provide a forum for the community. The Lab has included participants from 18 countries connecting virtually from individual locations. Drawing from 17 years of NowNet Arts experience in network performance together with artists and technologists in the field, The Lab continues to innovate and evolve virtual contemporary intermedia.

Excerpts from Interloculation Flow, an audiovisual large ensemble piece work in progress. The piece explores new uses of gesture, graphic notation, time-based strategies, and PGJTT audio/video mixer developments in network arts.

Composer, Conductor: Sarah Weaver
Visual Director: Katherine Liberovskaya
Network Audio and Video: Mike O’Connor
Performers/Improvisers: Vivienne Corringham (voice, electronics), Ximena Alarcon (voice), Cássia Carrascoza Bomfim (flute), Biggi Vinkeloe (alto saxophone), Lynn Baker (tenor saxophone), Colin James Gibson (guitar), James Ilgenfritz (bass), Diane Roblin (piano, electric keyboards), Jane Wang (multi-instrumentalist), Gloria Damijan (toy pianos, percussion, objects), Rebbekah Palov (electronics), Mike O’Connor (field recording), Kit Fitzgerald (live video), Katherine Liberovskaya (live visuals), Beth Warshafsky (live video)

Performed live as an international virtual ensemble utilizing network arts technology including JackTrip audio, VDO.Ninja, and PGJTT audio/video mixers. April 30, 2023 NowNet Arts Virtual Venue.