The document summarizes Sense Symphony Rainforest, a 2008-2009 new media installation and multi-sensory performance art piece by David Rose. It engaged viewers' senses through visuals projected around the gallery synchronized with aroma and audio environments. Professional artists and DJs collaborated to immerse viewers for six hours, blending familiar and unfamiliar stimuli. Future plans include developing multimedia structures and integrating holographic technology.

1. Sense Symphony Rainforest
2008 - 2009
Documentation of Creative Process, Project Development and Exhibition
By David Rose

2. Docum entation of the Sens e S ymphony Rainforest
New Medi a Installation an d M ulti-sensory Pe rforman ce
August 8, 2009 - Pro ject 1 Art Gallery, San Francis co
Sense Symphony Rainforest is an art piece that
engages the viewer’s unconscious responses. This artwork in
its foundation is a hybrid. Blending performance art, new
media installation, and experience design. This alchemic blend
of sensations creates an unspoken dialogue between the
natural/technological elements of the art piece and the body
and mind of the viewers. This collaborative performance and
installation acts as a transformative space, a bridge to a new
world of sensation. Sense Symphony Rainforest creates a
space of metamorphosis where memory, imagination and
perception all transform into a new perspective, shifting the
meaning of place, where identity, consciousness and our
relationships to nature and technology are questioned.
The Visual:
The Video Mixing Interface

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A total of four projectors were used to surface the
walls and ceiling of Project One Art Gallery. The visual
performance lasted for six hours, moving through video and
imagery reminiscent of nature with an occasional burst of
ultra high tech imagery. The projections were mixed in sync
with the Aromascape and Audio Environments; causing a
consistent engagement with the other teams throughout the
performance. This total focus on the moment allowed the
maximum level of multi-sensory saturation and cohesion for
every instant during the performance.
The Illuminated Space
The Auditor y:
Jimmy B using CD Turntables and Vinyl simultaneously

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A select group of internationally established DJ’s
including Jimmy Love of Non Stop Bhangra donated their
time to perform the auditory aspect of this multi-sensory
performance. Jimmy B of Green Gorilla Lounge performed
during the 2 hours when the Aromascape was in full effect.
Fully encompassing sound proved to be very important as
full saturation of each sense is essential in creating the
depth of sensation I was going after. This included
professional grade audio monitors to submerge the viewers in
the selected auditory environment.
The Aromascape:
Ingredients for the Aromascape Essential Oils in Pure Form
Shell Thomas performing the Organic Aromascape

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Shell Thomas led the Aromascape aspect of the
project. The organic essential oils and specially crafted
hydrosols used were chosen to specifically reference both
familiar scents and exotic fragrances. Excellent ventilation was
used to ensure the distinct quality of each aroma. Shell
Thomas, Alice Encinas and Lauren Mills custom crafted the
twenty mixtures. Each aroma was used in rotation, in
aromatic alternation during the two-hour Aromascape
performance.
Alice Encinas Duvernell performing the Aromascape
A Full Sensory Exper ience:
The three elements, light, sound and aroma
harmonized majestically. Each element was performed by a
different team of individuals, which allowed for dynamic
communication between the different teams. A non-verbal
multi-sensory conversation between the three teams became
evident. The visual team would shift pace and color to the
music, causing the Aromascape team to shift scents. This
dynamic multi level conversation between different teams

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controlling different sensations was open to the interpretation
of the viewers who were engulfed in the artists’ environment.
The balance created was euphoric at it base, bridging the
gap between reality and the world of imagination. Familiarity
was bridged with the abstract as familiar sounds, smells and
images were integrated seamlessly with highly modified
unfamiliar sounds, images and smells.
Future Plans:
Future plans include the development and construction
of Multimedia Structures with the assistance of Argentinean
Architect, Roque Tomatis. Eventually holographic technology
will be integrated into the new media installation art aspect
of these multi-sensory art pieces.

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Participating Organizations & Collaborators:
Alice Encinas Duvernell (The Nova Studio)
David Rose (MODA Creative Media Agency, Studio 53)
Duser
Jimmy B (Green Gorilla Lounge)
Jimmy Love (Surya Dub, Non Stop Bhangra)
Project One Gallery
Shell Thomas (Cane Restaurant Consultants)