The outset
In an effort of wanting to make the virtuell space more ‘real’ - more tangible somehow - I started out with the intention to bring ‘non-digital’ crafts into the VR space. Additionally I was introduced to the very basics of working with sound through data patches in Pure Data. This soon lead me to a poem titled ‘twist’ by Malina Heinemann. I was especially struck by her spoken word performance of the poetry, which subsequently lead me into considerations about sound, intonation, rhythm and understanding.
Collaborative Concept
The VR poem is developed in collaboration with the poet, Malina Heinemann, who lives and works in Berlin.
Sound concept
The poem as originally performed by Malina at ‘drift’ in Berlin:
