Gestural Resonance
Gestural Resonance explores the poetic potential of movement as a form of sound-making. Inspired by the elegance and authority of orchestral conductors, the piece reimagines music creation through intuitive hand gestures. Rather than requiring technical mastery of traditional instruments, this work opens up musical expression to anyone, offering an accessible and playful way to engage with sound. It reflects a desire to break down the barriers between the body and music, transforming movement into melody, and gesture into resonance.
Year of Creation
Type
2023
Interactive Sound Installation
Materials
Acrylic boards, ESP32 microcontroller, LM386 amplifier, speakers, gesture sensor, OLED screen (I2C), sound-activated LED lights
Process & System Design
This interactive sound installation consists of six laser-cut acrylic panels arranged into a box-like structure, visually reminiscent of a speaker. At its core is a dual-channel sound system powered by an ESP32 microcontroller and LM386 audio amplifier.
A gesture sensor, connected via the I2C protocol to an OLED display, detects the movement of a user's hand and translates it into real-time visual and auditory feedback. As the hand moves, musical notes are generated and played through the speakers, while corresponding data is displayed on the screen. Sound-reactive LED lights embedded within the structure pulse in response to the generated audio, completing a feedback loop of gesture, sound, and light.