Perfect Human
Mika Satomi and Hannah Perner-Wilson
Performance, 2008
Interface Cultures
*Perfect Human* is a performance that takes place in public space, using a fabric-based soft motion-capture costume and portable radios. The technology worn by the performer plays the role of an interpreter, mapping statements to her bodily expressions. These statements are broadcast and played back through the radios, translating the dancers movements into spoken words. By copying the movements of the person within the marked space, the performer acts as an interface, allowing others to explore the system. Even though the audience plays the role of
the observer, they have to themselves become involved in order to perform the role of the perfect human. Inspired by Jørgen Leth’s 1967 short film “The Perfect Human” and Lars von Trier’s “The Five Obstructions” (2003), this performance intends to create a sixth obstruction, by introducing the rules of performance and non linear narration.
The performance takes place everyday during 4th-7th September, at 2pm on the Hauptplatz (main square). For more information visit www.KOBAKANT.at
Performance, 2008
Interface Cultures
*Perfect Human* is a performance that takes place in public space, using a fabric-based soft motion-capture costume and portable radios. The technology worn by the performer plays the role of an interpreter, mapping statements to her bodily expressions. These statements are broadcast and played back through the radios, translating the dancers movements into spoken words. By copying the movements of the person within the marked space, the performer acts as an interface, allowing others to explore the system. Even though the audience plays the role of
the observer, they have to themselves become involved in order to perform the role of the perfect human. Inspired by Jørgen Leth’s 1967 short film “The Perfect Human” and Lars von Trier’s “The Five Obstructions” (2003), this performance intends to create a sixth obstruction, by introducing the rules of performance and non linear narration.
The performance takes place everyday during 4th-7th September, at 2pm on the Hauptplatz (main square). For more information visit www.KOBAKANT.at
