SONIC SCULPTURE - IN DEVELOPMENT

Listening Furniture is a collaboration between sound artist Alberto Ruiz Soler and choreographer, Charlotte Spencer. It is sonic sculpture the size of a single bed designed for public spaces. Participants lie, sit or stand on the structure to experience a 10-minute choreographed soundscape composed of vibrations, field recordings and synth layers. Eight speakers are embedded into the carpeted platform and translate sound into vibration which allows the whole body to experience the sound rather than just listening via the ears -  a bit like a sound massage - it is a surprisingly moving experience! The full haptic-sonic experience is only available through direct bodily contact.

The piece arises from the desire of making a reflective space where sound can be felt as well as heard by exploring listening that is not limited to the ears, but also the rest of the body. For some, it feels like sinking. For others, like floating. This work is about your attention, your body and whatever you carry quietly within yourself.

The artwork is designed to be installed in busy, public spaces, offering the opportunity to briefly step away from the busyness of daily life and slow down.

CREDITS:

Concept & Sound Design: Alberto Ruiz Soler
Dramaturgy: Charlotte Spencer
Produced by: Charlotte Spencer Projects
Manufacture: Alex Moran