CONVERGE, presented by Nissan, intersected technology, art, and music in an enhanced interactive space; including installations, panels, workshops, and a performance by CHVRCHES.
(Aqueous - Interactive landscape of meandering pathways of light from Jen Lewin)
The Experience
Pioneer works hosted CONVERGE, presented by Nissan as a celebration of creativity and tech with leaders in electric design. The event featured thought-provoking panels, workshops, art experiences along with a performance by CHVRCHES.
(From right to left, Mike Spinelli, Courtney Ehrlichman, James Allen Jr, Tara Pham, Ro Gupta, Rachel Nguyen, discussing the Future of Transportation)
Panel discussion focused on ways to change city infrastructures to accommodate for larger bikes lanes, increased green spaces, and re-purposed roads to support better connectivity.
(From right to left, Mike Spinelli, Courtney Ehrlichman, James Allen Jr, Tara Pham, Ro Gupta, Rachel Nguyen, discussing the Future of Transportation)
(Chandelier Harp - Interactive harp activated by manipulating low-voltage lasers from Jen Lewin)
Jen Lewin, Chandelier Harp, 2012
"The Chandelier Harp is an interactive sculpture designed for collaborative, muscical, play. This work is part of a larger body of traveling and permanent Sound and Light sculptures created by Jen Lewin, dating back to her first laser Harp in 1997."
Other Notable Installations:
Dustin Yellin - Psychogeography 101, Blue Ghost, 2018
Envelop - Envelop Pop-up - Immersive audio listening space, from Christopher Willits