sound.transmission.light is an audio responsive artwork developed in Berlin and combines light & video projection together with a unique paper panel construction. The transmission of light through the naturally dyed paper has beautiful properties and gives character to the light and video; a fusion of organic and digital is the outcome.

The project is a collaboration between Australian artists On-Yau Lui (based in Berlin) & Richard Byers (Sydney) and local musicians, In Tokyo, Yukiko Tsuda, Mayumi Ishida & Marimi Morito, in Berlin Felix Haenel, and in Sydney, John Maddox, Wayne Wormald, Danny Graham & Mark Piccles. The artwork responds to audio played by the musicians and creates an intimate performance of music, surface & light.

The artwork has been presented in Berlin & Tokyo in 2009 and is now being performed in Sydney.

Project website  sound.transmission.light

Photos from previous events

Video documentary of sound.transmission.light – Tokyo 31st October 2009.
Music by Yukiko Tsuda, Marimi Morito & Mayumi Ishida

Video of sound . transmission . light Sydney Fox Valley performance 8th March 2010.
Music by John Maddox

Video of sound . transmission . light Sydney St Petersburg performance 26th March 2010.
Music by Wayne Wormald, Danny Graham, Mark Piccles

I am part of another group show at Rooftops, this will be my last before i continue my journey. I will return to Berlin sometime soon though, as the people i have met here have a place in my heart now.

Come along to the Opening night event on the 7th October, or visit the studios between 8-10th October 5-9pm

We have 9 artists for this show and it’s looking to be a great show of new work.

Artists: Saša Aleksandar (BA/CA), Claire Sourgnes (AU/FR), Christopher Dietz (DE), Daniel Torres (US/DE), Jules Herrmann (DE), Richard Byers(AU), Jeff Johnston(CA), On-Yau Lui(AU), Ryan Hays (UK)

I will be working on another collaborative project this time with Jeff and On-Yau

This group show is also the first where we have 2 guest artists, Sasa (Illustrator and fashion artist living in Japan) and Daniel (Clothing artist from Berlin)

Richard Byers – Visual Rhythms

explorations of structure, line and light
solo exhibition running from September 17, 2009 – October 8, 2009.

at Gallery RIPA FRIES,
Gormannstr. 16, Berlin Mitte

A successful opening night!. There were many great discussions and thoughts surrounding my works. It was inspiring and encouraging to be amongst you all. A special thank you to Sonja and Marc.

This week is Berlin fashion week, fashion victims are wandering the streets day and night, feeding off free alcohol and appetisers. and I have joined this little procession for a moment.. although my wardrobe is rather limited compared to the rest i think.. but i like it that way. So far i have visited with friends, Butterfly soulfire short film event, great edgy art film with soundtrack by Apparat and Ripa Fries a jewellery atelier launch of new art/jewellery works. Tonight is a Japanese related opening, followed the next night by and International food evening.. hmm must come up with something to cook for that one…