The sound of the rain on my metal
Video, 2023
About the artwork
"The Sound of the Rain on My Armor" delves into the emotions of a robot, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and human feelings. Inspired by retro anime, the piece blends nostalgic elements with modern technology, creating a unique aesthetic that evokes classic animated films.
The accompanying music enhances the scene, providing a cinematic climax that immerses the audience in an intense, imaginary moment. Through the use of new animation techniques in ComfyUI, the technological aspects are kept subtle, allowing the focus to remain on the robot's emotional journey and achieving a timeless quality.
This work is a fresh exploration of AI-driven storytelling, offering a novel perspective on how technology and emotion intersect. It aims to evoke strong emotional connections in viewers, drawing them into the piece through its evocative narrative.
Music by Panaviscope
Audio explanation
Listen to Panaviscope discuss this work.
Panaviscope (a.k.a Alex Duloz) is a visual artist and multi-instrumentalist from Geneva, Switzerland, who composes, sings, and plays all the instruments you can hear on his tracks. Panaviscope is as much a visual project as it is a musical one, with a focus on evoking nostalgia for a fantasized era.
Alex studied arts in Los Angeles, where he trained in 3D, classical animation, and drawing. It was there that he learned coding, with a strong focus on generative code using JavaScript. His tracks have been played on national indie radios in France and Switzerland, among other countries.
Alex employs various cutting-edge techniques with the intention of creating timeless pieces, ranging from depth maps to granular synthesis.