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Sonifying Data: For the Art, for the Science and for What Lies Between

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To explore intersections of art and science is to acknowledge that there are differing degrees of knowing, understanding and experience. This article describes three data sonification projects the author worked… Click to show full abstract

To explore intersections of art and science is to acknowledge that there are differing degrees of knowing, understanding and experience. This article describes three data sonification projects the author worked on using datasets from researchers. The sonifications were created to be used within scientifically informed musical performances by Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart. The projects posed particular design challenges for the author as he sought to create “data art” that had “sonification integrity.”

Keywords: sonifying data; data art; science lies; art science

Journal Title: Leonardo
Year Published: 2020

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