Jessica Thompson

SOUNDBIKE
SOUNDBIKE is a portable sound piece that uses motion-based mini-generators mounted to an ordinary bicycle to broadcast the sound of laughter as the bike is pedaled through the urban environment.  

Price: $2500.00 USD
       $2900.00 CND

Status: Currently available
Inventory Number: thom.05.002

The laughter is generated by playing sequences of short source clips that start when the bike reaches a cruising speed, and then respond to the bike's velocity.  The piece is exhibited by loaning the bike on an honour system.

By broadcasting sound directly as a result of his or her motion and gesture, the rider simultaneously occupies the role of controller, performer and audience, becoming part of the acoustic ecology of the city through technological intervention.  

SOUNDBIKE was premiered at Glowlab: Open Lab, an eight-week psychogeography festival and exhibition at Art Interactive in Boston.

SOUNDBIKE was also curated into Art Basel Miami Beach Art Projects, December 1-4, 2005 by Natalie Kovacs.