Artist Di Mainstone will join us in the Studio to introduce her extraordinary project, Human Harp.

Imagined on the Brooklyn Bridge by artist Di Mainstone and launched in partnership with Queen Mary University of London, Human-Harp is a clip-on instrument that transforms suspensions bridges into giant harps. Now an international collaboration with institutes such as Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design, Columbia University and Culture Lab in Newcastle, the Human Harp team are exploring ways to record, process and release the frequencies of suspension cables, enabling pedestrians to literally "play the bridge". 

Intel's Creators Project documented the first iteration of Human Harp on the Brooklyn Bridge in celebration of its 130th Anniversary last May.  The project has since received global interest with articles in media such as Time Out, Observer, Dezeen, Design Boom and New York Times - Best of 2013.  Human Harp's Brooklyn Bridge trailer, was also screened at the Victoria & Albert museum this February as part of a Friday Late event SOUND IT OUT! 

Riding this wave of interest, Human Harp are thrilled to announce a commission by Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust to develop a large scale performance to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the bridge.  During her lunchtime talk at the Pervasive Media Studio, Di Mainstone will be at discussing the Human Harp journey so far, and also be reaching out to potential collaborators in Bristol for the upcoming performance.  

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around. Send an email to admin@pmstudio.co.uk