Hello! I’m Rory - a Creative Technologist, Researcher, and Educator from Toronto, Canada.
I am currently a PhD Candidate in Digital Media and Graduate Researcher in the DisPerSion Lab at York University. My work explores every facet of multimedia experience, human-computer interaction, and digital performance. Much of what interests me falls under “Creative Coding”, works combining technical practices rooted in computer science with experimental artistic expression.
My ongoing dissertation work is focused on telematic music and is developing a performance system for malleable virtual acoustic spaces across the web! This work also engages with agent simulation – reactive computational beings taking part in sound making with humans.
I’ve had the opportunity to present my work internationally, with conference publications reporting on extensions to performance practices including non-human participants (CMMR 19/21/23), and methodologies for networked musical performance (Audio Mostly 21).
My musical performance practice considers timbral movement through noise, spatial audio, and low frequency rhythmic content through a processed bass guitar setup. This practice is honed through various musical projects, and as an active member of the Doug Van Nort Electro-Acoustic Orchestra.
Thanks for checking out my work! Please reach out with any inquiries.
