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The Politics of Media Governance

An Interactive Participatory Performance

Commissioned Artwork, Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, Heraklion (GR)

Custom-built multitouch tabletop, software development, media design
2012

“The Politics of Media Governance” is an interactive installation that delves into the complex interplay of multidimensional entities that belong to a hybrid ecosystem. It combines real-time audiovisuals and tangible, interactive objects facilitated by a custom-built multitouch tabletop. This project offers a dive into the nuanced interconnections among physical, digital, and hybrid entities, inviting audiences to partake in an experience that is both a sensory trigger and a thoughtful political statement.

Central to this installation is a multitouch tabletop that bridges the physical and the digital worlds and allows users to manipulate the digital environment through tangible actions. The accompanying physical objects are more than mere tools; they are laden with symbolism, representing various aspects of governance such as freedom, control, censorship, and surveillance. Each touch on the tabletop prompts audiovisual responses that mirror diverse political narratives, thus weaving stories that evolve with audience participation. The installation drives a real-time audiovisual system through which the intricate play of media governance is enacted and translated into soundscapes and visual displays that dynamically evolve based on user interactions.

“The Politics of Media Governance” is a collective performance that offers the audience an opportunity to engage not only with the tabletop but also with each other, thereby shaping a communal narrative. Their interactions underscore the dynamics of power and the collaborative possibilities intrinsic to social constructs and relationships, reflecting deep ties that are always attached to the essence of the human spirit and psyche.