Painted Face is an ambient music player created by Samson Young and Henry Chu. Misreadings of Cantonese Opera are represented in 6 generative compositions.
Instruction:
Tap to propagate
2 fingers (vertical) to alter the pitch
2 fingers (horizontal) to alter the speed
3 fingers to stop
Developed by Henry Chu and Samson Young
Commission by M+, Hong Kong’s new Museum of Visual Cultural for the 2012 West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre Exhibition
M+, the new Museum of Visual Culture for Hong Kong, aims to establish an inclusive and welcoming environment in a world class museum. Visual Art (including Ink Art), Moving Image, Design, Architecture and Popular Culture will be presented outside the framework of a predetermined hierarchical structure. M+ operates from a Hong Kong perspective with a global vision, connecting the local with the international. Bringing forth an open, flexible and forward-looking attitude, M+ intends to inspire, delight, educate and engage the public to explore diversity and celebrate creativity.