Neural Constellation

I am a media artist who often uses algorithmic and generative techniques. I am interested in exploring the ways in which humans and technology interact, as well as how and where belief is a factor in that interaction.
I use the identifier "Media Artist" because it is potentially so vague. My creative process is not restricted by medium, rather it is fueled by it.
I love creating with paint, sound, words, and with code. When I approach a new technology, I try to seek out the possibilities it offers, as well as push its limits.

The mind is an inscrutable thing. Science can tell us exactly how a neuron operates, but it cannot even start to explain why we love, hate, hope or dream.
Neural Constellation is a pulse-based neural network created using circuit boards and microcontrollers. This system is modeled after neurons in the human brain. Each of the independent neurons communicates with flashes of light. Forming an interconnected neural tissue.
Unlike most computing systems, this one is not kept constantly busy with endless calculations. This is a mechanical brain at rest, blinking away in peaceful slumber: dreaming.

Neural Constellation was done as an Undergraduate thesis project at RPI.


Luke Noonan (USA)

Luke Noonan is a practicing media artist and musician/sound artist, as well as an MFA student at University at Buffalo (SUNY).
While an undergraduate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he was an active member of Tintinnabulate, a multimedia ensemble created and directed by Pauline Oliveros with technical support by Jonas Braasch. As a member of the ensemble, he has performed in and helped organize telematic concerts with groups at UCSD, Stanford, Second Life, IUPUI and the Florida Laptop and Electronic Arts (FLEA) Ensemble.

Much of his current work is focused on network-based collaboration systems.

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