Fluid Subspaces

Overview

Fluid Subspaces is an artistic exploration of fluid flow reimagined as a superposition of modal shapes. By isolating these shapes and their singular values, I synthesize corresponding frequencies to create a layered audiovisual tapestry — examining how distinct modes (each with its own pitch and texture) combine to form a dynamic spatial and sonic narrative.

Isolated Modes

One Note (mode 25)

The shape and sound of a low-frequency mode.

Higher Note (mode 75)

A higher-frequency mode.

Even Higher Note (mode 149)

An even higher-frequency mode.

Chord Formation

Chord Formation

Combining the three isolated modes above into an audiovisual chord.

Scale and Melody

Scale

Sweeping through a series of forms as a musical and spatial scale.

Melody

A playful melody constructed from selections of the scale above.

Timbre and Spatial Effects

Swell

Exploring spatial depth by layering all modes at varying intensities.

Accent

A sharp transient that uses all the modes.

Abstract Trajectories

Example 1

Mapping an unexpected path through configuration space.

Example 2

Further exploration non-physical modal trajectories.

Technical Details

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Aaron Demby Jones