Imanol Gomez

Expressive Generative Lighting 

Light is a fascinating and powerfully expressive medium. Traditionally, the objective of lighting design has been to functionally illuminate a space for any intended purpose. But more interesting is the potential to create an emotional response, rather than a realistic effect.With the advances of lighting technologies and digital control, a huge door has been opened tointerrelate any kind of media and create visual storytelling using light. From data driven visuals, interactive dynamic lighting to sound reactive shows, the possibilities are endless.
In this talk, the design process and some of the tools that are used to create both these digital and analogue experiences will be discussed.In this talk, the design process and some of the tools that are used to create both these digital and analogue experiences will be discussed.

About the speaker

Imanol Gómez is a Spanish creative technologist interested in exploring the interdisciplinary and critical perspectives on art, science, design, and technology. He has specialised in physical computing, computer graphics and human computer interaction and has worked on a broad range of projects spanning many disciplines including performances, sound, video and new media installations. Born in London in 1985, Imanol Gómez completed a diploma degree in telecommunications engineering in Madrid and a master´s degree in sound and music computing in Barcelona. During these studies, he discovered the potential of bridging his both passion’s poles: science and art. Therefore, he moved to Austria to pursue his career as a creative engineer at Ars Electronica.
He’s currently based in Berlin, embarked on an exhilarating and inspirational journey, collaborating with international companies and artists such as Absolut, ESI Design, Aakash Odedra, Moritz Waldemeyer, etc. He still continues learning to stop worrying and love the bomb.