Marc Boucher

Biography

Marc Boucher has a background in circus arts and dance. He gradually integrated media arts into his work, which is centred on the moving body and image. He formulated the concept of kinetic synaesthesia, outlined in his doctoral thesis. He now pursues his research at Zorved2, a laboratory for artistic experimentations on visual perception in relation to synaesthesia.

Links:
Personal site
http://marcfboucher.tripod.com

Zorved2 laboratory
http://zorved2.tripod.com

Conference

" Peripheral vision, proprioception and immersive video : the «lCr» device "

The «lCr» device consists of three screens; a central (C) and two lateral (l and r) screens, respectively assigned to central and peripheral vision. The device is based on the assumption that a particular kinetic sensation can be induced through peripheral vision. The experience is immersive insofar as the spectator’s proprioception is affected, namely on how the combination of moving images stimulate the kinesthesic sense.
Key-words : kinesthesis, kinetic synaesthesia, proprioception, intersensoriality, immersion, central vision, peripheral vision, screens, synthesis, concertation, device, video.