Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky: "Electric Imaginary: Compositions Inspired by Nam June Paik"

Artist Nam June Paik (1932–2006) once said, "The future is now." This performance pays homage to Paik with digital media compositions that reflect the complex connections between contemporary art and music. Composer, multimedia artist, and writer Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky, and guest artists perform "Electric Imaginary," a virtual cello quartet and installation. Commissioned by Asia Society in 2014, the work is based on cellist Charlotte Moorman's collaborations with Paik on his early multimedia experiments. The evening also features selections from "Seoul Counterpoint," a composition commissioned by the Seoul Institute of the Arts in 2014 that juxtaposes the new urban landscape of Seoul with that of New York City. Equally inspired by Nam June Paik in this work, Miller collages his own landscape in sound and image. "Seoul Counterpoint" was originally produced by La MaMa in association with CultureHub, and created with the support of the Seoul Institute of the Arts. "Electric Imaginary" was originally produced and commissioned by Asia Society. Free and open to the public. asia.si.edu/events/koreanfilm/explore-korea.asp