cellF: Embodying Neural Networks with Musical Bodies
The ‘extended body’ defines a growing body of work in the realm of biological art that uses biological material towards the creation of art. The cellF project is one example that uses in-vitro human neurons as the engine to drive a custom-made analogue modular synthesiser. cellF exists on the peripheries of art, science, music and design to create a semi-living musical instrument. It points the way to future scenarios of autonomous music-making entities that are driven by intelligence born from living cells and tissue.
Citation:
Moore, Darren. ”cellF: Embodying Neural Networks with Musical Bodies.” Embodied Performativity in Southeast Asia, edited by Stephanie Burridge, London, Routledge, 2022, ISBN / ISSN: 9780367567552.
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