Drawing Silence

Drawing Silence is an immersive dome installation that brings together field recording, algorithmic composition, and mechanical precision. The work attempts to visualize the “negative space” within our auditory landscape—the subtle textures hidden within the folds of silence.

At the core of the concept lies a particular perspective on silence: rather than treating it simply as the “absence of sound,” the work approaches silence as an accumulation of unintentional resonances that fill the environment.

The subtle sounds collected from different locations are not treated merely as recordings, but as rich data to be decoded. Inspired by the minimalism of early computer art and the geometric elegance of architectural drawings, the work bridges the unpredictable fluctuations of the natural world and the strict logic of software.

The central process of the piece is the translation of sound into form. A custom-designed system analyzes acoustic data and converts variations in frequency and amplitude into complex geometric trajectories. These paths appear as physical traces through the logic of a drawing machine.

The regular rhythm of the plotter and the marks left by friction become a record of careful observation directed toward the intangible nature of sound. Within the vast canvas of the dome, these movements are inscribed as living traces. Calculated algorithms encounter physical resistance; sound gradually takes form, and silence becomes something visible.

FUTURE VISION LAB 2026

Since its launch in 2020, C-LAB Future Vision Lab has continuously developed FUTURE VISION LAB, an experimental exhibition and performance project dedicated to constructing a dome-based digital architectural environment, with the aim of exploring the visual limits of technological media. Over the past six years, the project has presented more than 200 works.

In 2023, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, it is able to expand and upgrade to “FVL DOME”. In terms of size, it is built as the only large-scale movable DOME with a diameter of 15 meters. The audio-visual hardware and software have undergone several iterations, overcoming the image warping, calibration, mapping, play control, and video pre-production. The immersive projection system achieves a total resolution of up to 8K × 8K. Internally, a double-layer structure conceals the equipment, and a custom-designed acoustically transparent projection membrane has been developed. A refined sound field has been established, featuring a 25.4-channel immersive surround sound system. Moving forward, Future Vision Lab will continue to advance dome-based immersive environments in alignment with international standards, showcasing Taiwan’s creative energy and offering audiences a superior immersive sensory experience.

FUTURE VISION LAB 2026 official website

FUTURE VISION LAB 2026 will take place from April 18 to June 7, 2026, over eight consecutive weekends. Bringing together works from Taiwan, France, Spain, Hungary, Austria, South Korea, Japan, U.S.A., and Canada, the event features a total of 19 works across 16 programs. Through various formats—including exhibitions, screenings, and live performances—the project creates a platform for domestic and international artistic exchange, inviting audiences to step into the FVL DOME and immerse themselves in a sensory experience shaped by the convergence of diverse cultures.

From April 18 to June 7 (eight weekends), 19 works from Austria, Canada, France, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, United States will light up FVL DOME.
This year, C-LAB Future Vision Lab also features screening, exhibition, and live performances —dive into the latest immersive experience.


From April 7th, tickets for the following weekend’s screenings will be released every Monday. Stay tuned for upcoming releases!

Date: 2026.4.18 – 2026.6.7
Venue: FVL Dome (C-LAB East Lawn)

Artist: AINO X Yunyoung JANG, barbe_generative_diary, Damonxart, Sandrine DEUMIER, Dimension Plus, Floating Point Art, Hello Edo!, Hello World, Ralph KILLHERTZ, Root LEE, LIU Tung-Yu, Jie LIOU, Kati KATONA, Kivi, Kohui, Yi KUO, LIM Giong, Meuko Meuko, MONOCOLOR, Mr. Skin, PHOSPHEN, Telling Tent, Lynn TOMLINSON, Warrick TSAI, Tim WEI, WU Ping-Sheng, YAO Jui-Chung, Jimmy YU
Collaborator: Department of New Media Art at the Taipei National University of the Arts, College of Arts at the National Tsing Hua University, Department of Interaction Design at the National Taipei University of Technology
Key Vision Designer: FPA (Floating Point Art)

Recommended Book / Generative art for beginner

Generative Art: A Practical Guide Using Processing – Matt Pearson

Generative Art presents both the techniques and the beauty of algorithmic art. In it, you’ll find dozens of high-quality examples of generative art, along with the specific steps the author followed to create each unique piece using the Processing programming language. The book includes concise tutorials for each of the technical components required to create the book’s images, and it offers countless suggestions for how you can combine and reuse the various techniques to create your own works.

Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.
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► Generative Art: A Practical Guide Using Processing – Matt Pearson
Publication date: 2011. July

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BGD_SOUNDS (barbe_generative_diary SOUNDS)

barbe_generative_diary SOUNDS will start sharing and selling a variety of field recordings collected for use in my artwork “Sound Visualization” experiments. All sounds are royalty-free.

Link / BGD_SOUNDS on bandcamp