In 2000, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Watashi-chan” by Tomoko Ueyama (Interactive Art) with a Honorary Mention.
Watashi-chan is clothing that makes it possible to see invisible sounds in a space. Balloons are attached to the clothing, which inflate when there is a sound in the space. If there is any sound at all in the space, even if the person wearing Watashi-chan does not hear it, the balloons attached to the clothing inflate.
About Tomoko Ueyama
Tomoko Ueyama (JP), born 1972, B.A. Osaka University of Arts (Performing Arts, 1995). Television Sound Effects Operator (1995 – 1998 NHK Osaka). Diploma, International Academy of Media Arts and Sciences (Arts and Media Lab, 2000).
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.