PHASE 1
Residual Resonance
Queensland University of Technology Z12 Studios, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
Residual Resonance is a project that explores the potential of sound as a visual medium. It consists of three canvases hung side by side on a white wall at the Queensland University of Technology’s z12 studio gallery. On the surface of the canvas, soil is dispersed by the air emanating from speakers positioned under the porous surface. The vibrations produced from manipulated sounds found in natural environments reverberate the dark powder and invoke phantoms of sound.
As the soil isn’t fastened to the canvas, a light mist of water has been sprayed above them, which has then been left to dry in the sun. Once dry, the canvases are tilted with the majority of the soil that couldn’t grip returning to the earth. Remnants of soil lightly dust images of constellations or oil spills along with traction marks from leaning the canvas vertically.
Presenting the canvases side by side, leaving no gap between them, suggests a chronological and successive order. However, the two outer pieces have been prepared with the same sound and the middle one with another. The canvases that have been vibrated by the same audio exhibit soft and sparse resonant images than their concentrated counterpart.
Preparation view, Residual Resonance, 2023, stretched canvas, soil moved by sound, water, Chauvel Place Queensland University of Technology 150 x 120cm
Installation view, Residual Resonance, 2023, Queensland University of Technology z12 studios
Residual Resonance, 2023, stretched canvas, soil moved by sound, 150 x 120cm
PHASE 2
Glacial Scratches
Chauvel Place Queensland University of Technology
Glacial Scratches is an interactive installation set outside in the sun. Made up of four acrylic panels engraved into their surfaces the visual grainy textures of soil moved by sound vibrations. They are laid out on grass to slowly defrost and the water to evaporate under the heat of the sun.
The audience is encouraged to touch the frosted course marking. Before being frozen, a fine dust of salt was dissolved in the water, which deposits onto the participants’ hands. These artefacts visualise sound that depict glacial abrasion over bedrock. As they have captured moments of sound in time, they are vestiges that materialise these sound vibrations into a tactile object. The touch interface between the participant and the engravings, that have been burnt by a laser etcher, transform the textured panels into a language device where sound can be read through touch.
Glacial Scratches
Chauvel Place Queensland University of Technology
Glacial Scratches is an interactive installation set outside in the sun. Made up of four acrylic panels engraved into their surfaces the visual grainy textures of soil moved by sound vibrations. They are laid out on grass to slowly defrost and the water to evaporate under the heat of the sun.
The audience is encouraged to touch the frosted course marking. Before being frozen, a fine dust of salt was dissolved in the water, which deposits onto the participants’ hands. These artefacts visualise sound that depict glacial abrasion over bedrock. As they have captured moments of sound in time, they are vestiges that materialise these sound vibrations into a tactile object. The touch interface between the participant and the engravings, that have been burnt by a laser etcher, transform the textured panels into a language device where sound can be read through touch.
Glacial Scratches, 2023, laser etched acrylic, ice, salt, audience participation, 4x 48 x 29cm
Glacial Scratches, 2023, laser etched acrylic, ice, salt, audience participation, 4x 48 x 29cm
Glacial Scratches, 2023, laser etched acrylic, ice, salt, audience participation, 4x 48 x 29cm
