Emerging from Complete Darkness: Violinist Cha In-hong Delivers a Harmony of Music and Technology

Professor Cha In-hong from the School of Music at Wright State University in Ohio USA opened the G-Artians 2024 Connecting Week with an unforgettable performance. Arriving in a wheelchair amid complete darkness he set the tone for the event with a powerful violin performance. Joining him on the piano was Professor Hayami Sakoto from Osaka University of Tourism in Japan who participated in the performance especially for the occasion. Together the two performers experienced a fresh and charged stage environment marking the beginning of G-Artians 2024.

Reflecting on his invitation to perform the opening Professor Cha shared

“At first it was difficult to immediately grasp what kind of event this was. As a classical musician this new type of stage felt unfamiliar but I adapted and eventually came to enjoy it. It was both an exciting and thrilling time to embrace a new opportunity.”

When asked about the stage design he explained

“I was concerned that the timing of the lights coming on in the dark might affect my performance so I deliberately excluded any extraneous stage elements and focused solely on my playing.”
His dedication to concentrating on the essence of his performance even in an unfamiliar environment was clearly evident.

Professor Cha also discussed the message behind the fusion of music and technology:

“Tonight’s stage was an opportunity to enhance beauty through technological effects. I left the technical aspects to the engineers while I focused on ensuring that the music itself sounded beautiful. I believe that with the help of technology more audiences can easily understand and enjoy art.”

He emphasized that a key element in the successful fusion of art and technology is mutual understanding and harmony between artists and technologists adding

“It’s not about one side taking the lead; it’s about collaborating to create the best possible outcome.”

On the future potential of K-Tech Art he expressed an optimistic view:

“I was amazed to see American professors teaching K-pop in small cities like at Wright State University. It truly made me feel that the stature of K-Culture is rising. I expect that if K-Tech Art becomes more widely known and activated in more countries it can certainly establish itself on the global stage.”

Professor Cha’s performance which simultaneously conveyed the beauty of classical music and the emotional impact of technology symbolically showcased the integrative vision pursued by G-Artians 2024. His words leave us hopeful that the collaboration between art and technology will unlock new possibilities for K-Tech Art.

G-Artians 2024: Soaring as a Global Hub for Tech-Art

G-Artians 2024 Connecting Week was an international event held from December 1 to 3 2024 at the Daejeon Convention Center and WIP Square. The event offered a unique stage to showcase the fusion of science technology and cultural arts. Co-hosted by KAIST the Paik Nam June Art Center and the Daejeon Tourism Organization it was designed with the goal of evolving into a global hub for tech-art through creative innovation.

The interview took place on the second day of the event December 2 in the press room at the Daejeon Convention Center where various domestic and international speakers and stakeholders gathered to engage in in-depth discussions about the significance and achievements of the event.

Beyond mere fusion the event demonstrated a strong commitment to exploring new possibilities at the intersection of science technology and art with the aim of positively impacting future industries and society.

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