Department of Fine Art
Department
Art BA · Graduation projects
Study path
2026
Year
About the project

Computer work

Four computers contain all computational models of the brain in a fly. Models used to simulate the emotional life of a fruit fly. Every brain is made to find constant pain signals. The reaction it emits is turned into sound and played on the computer's speaker. The button in front of the computer stops the pain signals and therefore the sound. But just as long as it is held down.

Computer art

Four computers are running a simulation of fruit fly brains. In the simulation, the brains are exposed to constant painful stimulation. The pain this creatures is turned into sound, which can be heard through the computer's speakers. There is a button that when pressed stops the stimulation, but it only works while you keep it pressed down. As soon as it is let go, the stampation and the sound return.

Photos: Sisters Lumière

Sindri Kristinsson
Terminal.