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Invisible Story was inspired by educational films developed on 8mm tape in former German Democratic Republic and by poetic texts by Hungarian philosopher Béla Hamvas to which between 1996 and 2000 Szemző had composed a number of pieces (Seven Music Sketches for Mixed Ensemble) released under the same name (The Invisible Story). Invisible Story is a site specific, extensive, interactive installation. It uses vintage and contemporary media technologies: a system of 8mm projectors (construction by Meopta from the 1970s), screening looped film sequences is steered by a matrix of ultrasound sensors that controls also the sound and light layers of the installation. The interactive component of the exhibition has been developed by WRO Lab. Invisible Story was developed during Szemző's three months residency at the WRO Art Center, starting in May 2008, within the Visegard Artist Residency Program and the residential program for artists and curators ran by WRO. Tibor Szemző, born in 1955 in Budapest, is a composer, musician, videographer, author of experimental films, installations and performances showcased around the world. His cooperation with WRO has begun at WRO 95 Biennale, where he premiered his composition Tractatus, broadcasted live on Polish TV. |