sonogarden @ illumigarden (Mill Valley, Marin County, San Francisco Bay Area)
The sonogarden was created in May 2008 as part of the artists' community at illumigarden, an outdoor lighting retail company located in a beautiful garden in downtown Mill Valley. The site was the former home of the legendary garden company Smith & Hawken. The garden can be visited 24 hours a day to view the lighting solutions and the work of local fine artists. Soundscapes play from 9am-10pm year-round.
Mill Valley hosts a downtown Artwalk every First Tuesday (seasonally and weather permitting) from 6-9pm, a chance to tour the town and see new work by local artists with a cocktail reception. The sonogarden is a 2-zone 12-channel immersive experience with a constantly varying program. Every month, in conjunction with the First Tuesday, a new sound installation is created. Admission is always free to the public. [Directions]
World of Sound
The audio system in the sonogarden is courtesy of Livingston Sound's exclusive North Bay installation partner, World of Sound & Video (218 Strawberry Shopping Center, Mill Valley).
Video clips
sonogarden 1
sonogarden 2
sonogarden 3
Mill Valley hosts a downtown Artwalk every First Tuesday (seasonally and weather permitting) from 6-9pm, a chance to tour the town and see new work by local artists with a cocktail reception. The sonogarden is a 2-zone 12-channel immersive experience with a constantly varying program. Every month, in conjunction with the First Tuesday, a new sound installation is created. Admission is always free to the public. [Directions]
World of Sound
The audio system in the sonogarden is courtesy of Livingston Sound's exclusive North Bay installation partner, World of Sound & Video (218 Strawberry Shopping Center, Mill Valley).
Video clips
sonogarden 1
sonogarden 2
sonogarden 3
The Technology
12 Niles outdoor audio speakers provided by World of Sound & Video. Macintosh computer running real-time MAX/MSP control software. MOTU digital to analog convertor.
