Michael Rhoades

Dr. Michael Rhoades is an intermedial visual artist, computer music composer, researcher, lecturer, and computer scientist. The central intention of his work is focused upon extending our perceptions of reality toward heightened consciousness. This is accomplished through oil paintings, and perhaps more so through his computer-generated music and visual music compositions. Often, Rhoades’ mediums of choice involve the fundamental processes of refraction, reflection, quasi-randomness, and 3D primitive shapes.

The computer-based compositions are primarily intended as 3D/360º environments although they also translate well as 2D projects. The 3D/360º videos are stereoscopic, which creates the perception of distance in addition to width and height, and provides an intrinsic aspect of the compositions. High-resolution rendering, requiring super-computing clusters, is also an essential element. The computer-generated music is diffused over 3D/360º high-density loudspeaker arrays consisting of at least 32 loudspeakers arranged in a cuboidal pattern. When coupled, these deeply immersive audio/visual elements place the audience within holophonic and (pseudo) holographic worlds unlike any we experience in our day-to-day lives. It is intended that these disconnections from what we call reality catalyze an expansion of consciousness.

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