Gregory Byatt
ENKI

source: antonyhallnet

Antony Hall creates discrete objects that attempt to defy entropy, harnessing elements of potential or kinetic energy and self-perpetuation. His work explores mechanical or fluid motion as well as biological phenomenon such as the behavior of animals. These works are often miniscule or apparently simple; yet invite closer observation revealing deeper levels of complexity.

His working process involves locating and identifying behaviors and developing control
structures [devices & instruments] within which unique, specific phenomena can exist, for example; ‘Coffee Vortex’ [2002], or sustaining the the life of microorganisms in a droplet of water ‘Pond Life’ [2001]. These works assimilate phenomena, which being susceptible to change within themselves and the environment that directly surrounds them, require to be nurtured. Through presenting active investigative processes, the work is a continuous play on potential failure and possible solution, where failure is as important as resolution.
.
.
.
.
.
.
source: antonyhallnet

ENKI is a series of experiments in bio-interfacing between humans and certain types of Electrogenic Fish .. Ultimately this is achieved through psycho-acoustic audio and visual entrainment as a means of modulating human emotional state. During this process bio-electrical activity is monitored and used as a means to create a feedback loop between organisms.Bio-interface

The research aims to study interaction between tiny bio-electrical fields of both species [human and fish] specifically the they way in which these fields modulate and the means of controlling them. It also aims to discover if it is possible to create a harmonious state of interaction that can be of benefit to both species, no matter how different.

Since 2006 over 400 participants have taken part in four different versions of the experiment.
.
.
.
.
.
.
source: we-make-money-not-art

Antony Hall’s projects explore the way we interface with technology, and how our interactions with it influence us creatively and socially. Often collaborating with scientists and technologists, Hall is currently focusing his talent on the investigation of biological and physical phenomenon. Some of his recent experiments involve communication with an electric fish, the creation of life through growing crystals electrically on volcanic stone, hunting for Moss bears and training Planarian worms.

He gained fame in the media and media art festivals with his electro-acoustic sound art devices and performances. Together with Simon Blackmore and more recently Steve Symons, Hall is a founding member of the Owl Project, a group which combines woodwork with electronics to create performances, musical instruments (iLog , and Log1k) and other physical computing projects.
.
.
.
.
.
.
source: we-need-money-not-art

Antony Hall的项目探索了我们与科技打交道的方式，以及我们与科技的互动怎样影响我们的创造力和社会性。Hall经常与科学家还有工程师合作，目前他正将自己的才华集中在对生物和物理现象的研究。他最近的实验包括和“电子鱼”（electric fish）的交流、在火山石上通过电子晶体的形成创造生命、以及狩猎“青苔熊”（Moss bears）、训练涡虫（Planarian worms）。

他在新媒体界和媒体艺术节上凭借电声设备艺术装置和表演声名鹊起。Hall之前和Simon Blackmore、最近和Steve Symons合作建立了“猫头鹰项目小组”（Owl Project），这个创作小组将木制品和电子设备相结合，进行表演、制作乐器（如iLog和Log1k），以及其他一些交互式项目。