Nhoj Elocin is the online home of Brisbane-based artists John R. Ferguson and Nicole L. Carroll.

Modular Mechanical Systems (MMS) is a study of DIY handmade electronic music systems that integrate kinetic movement and light sensors. MMS explores tactile feedback where gesture and light interaction create cyclical sonic patterns. Rotating frames […]

Luma Sonic Revolutions (LSR) is a 3-channel video and multichannel sound installation. The goal is to showcase three handmade instruments that are performed via matches, candles, and rotating filters. The instrument’s raw output is mixed […]

Hex on Data (15’18”) is an interactive composition that explores networked audiovisual systems using an ever-evolving modular system designed for audiovisual interplay. One computer runs bespoke audio software, the other computer runs bespoke visual software; […]

MAPS is a live project that explores multimedia composition in live audiovisual contexts. Raw timbres are created and performed via bespoke hardware synthesisers and a range of sonic processing is deployed. The system collectively is […]

This 8 channel fixed media electroacoustic video work encompasses noise and acousmatic genres. The sonic output is controlled by custom real-time processing and surround sound panning in Max and Ableton. We are particularly interested in […]

This project explores multimedia composition using bespoke digital tools. From a sound perspective, this project explores improvisation-driven composition. From a visual perspective our hexagonal physical instrument designs are catalyst for the exploration of generative and […]

The above image was captured @ Virginia Tech (USA) in June 2018 at New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME), although not in-shot John is spinning light-sensitive analogue electronics (HST1d) in circles above his head, this […]

This project explores improvisation with lively/semi-autonomous processes in surround-sound environments using custom software and self-made instruments. While human interaction with tactile interfaces is vital to the musical result, algorithmic complexity provides a catalyst for the […]