A square and a Half
- The Colors are Sounding
A Square and a Half – The Colors are Sounding was launched on October 18, 2018 at the MIT Museum, to a group of dignitaries in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
A Square and Half-The Colors are Sounding was the result of five and a half years of research with numerous academicians, artists, architects, sculptors, and scientists The endeavor is entirely predicated on the element of chance and is mainly devoid of second thoughts. Therefore, I did not edit the book. I recently recorded twenty sound compositions for the book, adhering to the principles of chance. I never composed any notation, practiced any tunes or melodies, or arranged any sections, or made any revisions to the book. The objective was evident: establishing consistent connections between disciplines while enabling the subconscious to express and reflect the energy and spirit that defied boundaries and adhered to no established norm. Nevertheless, the research conducted by the scientists or artists was not compromised, as it was communicated through my unadulterated thoughts, memories, and interpretations.
Cambridge Creation Lab aims to equip students with the skills necessary to continuously explore the artistic potential of various disciplines. Through a ritual of transformation, students will literally use the mind's blurring eraser to obscure the margins until they can identify the final product as their own.
What some distinguished friends had to say:
Mary Sherman is an American artist and curator based in Boston. She is also the founder and director of TransCultural Exchange, a non-profit organization that produces global art projects – most notably, an International Conference on Opportunities in the Arts.
Mary Sherman's artistic practice delves into the intersection of aesthetic research, scientific inquiry, fine arts, and technology.
" The book and CD are remarkable works of art. The experience has deeply moved and profoundly changed me. Additionally, the aural work is remarkable. I am grateful for the extraordinary gift you have given me. It would be an extraordinary understatement to say that I am truly moved."
Vassiliki Rapti: (Affiliated faculty at the Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing at Emerson College and co-founder and co-chair of the Ludics Seminar at the Mahindra Humanities Center at Harvard University.)
"Ivaana, I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your extraordinary artistic and participatory journey." The act of walking alongside you expanded my perspectives.
You consistently exhibited a unique perspective and anticipated the future. Your mind is truly holistic and artistic! It was a delightful experience to meet your companions, who are equally remarkable as you. You established a niche among us and tonight's audience using silk strands. Continue to weave your cosmic narratives of the human psyche!
As you pursued the maternal "dot," you encountered a multitude of texts and textures, strengthening your bonds with your friends. Congratulations!”
Christopher Janney is an American composer, artist, and pioneer in interactive architecture and sound art. For over thirty years, he has developed a plethora of permanent interactive sound/light installations and performances that have received worldwide performances. MIT awarded him an MS in Environmental Art, and the renowned Otto Piene supervised his Soundstair thesis.
"I have conversed with her extensively and have read her captivating book, "A Square and a Half: The Colors are Sounding." Her artistic voyage is the most captivating. She is a perpetual seeker of new experiences, possibilities, and worlds, as evidenced by her poetry, prose, and music. I look forward to hearing about her further explorations and engaging in further talks".
Martin L. Demaine is the Angelika and Barton Weller artist-in-residence at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a mathematician and artist.
"The book is a delightful stream, Ivaana." A flowing stream of consciousness.