Glitch at point zero
20 March 2025 - Vernal Equinox
During the vernal equinox of 2025, we performed a real-time audiovisual intervention using generative algorithms synchronized with astronomical data. The project, called "Punto Cero", transformed the exact position of the sun into glitch patterns:
Techniques used:
- Hydra for texture generation based on USGS data
- SuperCollider for sonifying solar coordinates
- GLSL shaders that reacted to day/night duration
The result was a 12-hour piece (the exact duration of the equinox) where the glitches reached their maximum intensity at solar noon, creating a "broken screen" effect when light and darkness were in perfect balance.