The Future Physical programme features five commissioned research projects.

These pieces, which vary in form from performances to installations and a virtual architecture, are long-term projects located on the bleeding edge of existing technology.

They will be developed throughout the Future Physical programme and beyond.

Alexa Wright

A research project to create an interactive digital installation.

The completed work will take the form of what appears to be a mirror, in which a “virtual” reflection of the participant will be created.
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Catherine Watling

A research commission for the top level young regional artist towards her goal of working with scientists to create a 3D immersive environment within which to experience a microscopic world.
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Isabel Rocamora

Memory Release is a research commission towards the creation of a solo performance and promenade piece that explore the interdependency between sensory visual traces and key energy-centres within the physical body and correspond with the 12 organs.
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Martin Kusch and Marie-Claude Poulin

This research commission from the group kondition pluriel is directed by two Canada-based artists who are working with dance and new technology. Their project schËme II is a physical platform for experimental, performative research. This choreographic installation takes the form of a performance arena equipped with a variety of technological tools specifically developed for the project.
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Tom Sapsford

This targetted commission is linked to the Virtual Incarnations focus of Dance Umbrella festival at the ICA and has a focus on development, support and investment to encourage choreographic collaboration with digital artists. It provides support towards the creation of a 60 minute dance piece choreographed by Tom Sapsford with visuals by the Honey Brothers.
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Seachange

A targetted commission linked to the tx0om responsive PlaySpace, providing young regional, national and international artists with the opportunity to work alongside the tx0om developers on the sound, video, costumes and media systems of tx0om.
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