Blending the rhythms of sound, light, and human interaction, Möbius Ensemble transforms the experience of music composition into an infinite collaboration across time. Challenging the traditional notation of flat, two-dimensional sheet notes, it reimagines what a song could become if written on a Möbius strip – an endless surface where every note returns transformed.
Inspired by the compositional structures of Bach, whose works often folded melodies back upon themselves through inversion and counterpoint, Möbius Ensemble creates a harmonious loop that unfolds endlessly through light and sound, merging human improvisation with algorithmic intuition, offering a fresh interpretation of an infinite cycling rhythm. The UV-reactive tapestry is inspired by musical notation and illuminated by looping neon LEDs to become a living score. The interactive composition panel allows the rhythm to be transformed over time, blending human creativity with algorithmic interpretation.
Visitors can interact with the composition panel to see how it affects the existing composition.
With this continuous exchange between changing light, sound, and time, Möbius Ensemble not only celebrates rhythm but also uses it as a medium for reflection by inviting visitors to consider humanity’s relationship with artificial intelligence and the new forms of creativity it enables.
Artists
Bitbrainz
Bitbrainz (Christina, Krishna and Binam Kayastha) is an art collective which specializes in interactive art powered by emerging technologies. With a passion for bridging the digital divide, they strive to use computer engineering to invent new accessible and magical human-machine interfaces. Their art has been featured in public spaces such as parks, events, and community centres.
Bitbrainz were recently commissioned to create a permanent light sculpture, the Bolton Fire Bell, for the City of Bolton, Ontario, set to be unveiled in 2025. Constructed from laser-cut and welded metal, the piece will be permanently installed in a community centre, blending history with technology. Through their art, Bitbrainz aim to transform how we interact with our devices and the digital ecosystems we live in.
