Collective Notes – Artist Talk und Workshops

Sound is a powerful medium that crosses boundaries—between species, disciplines, and societal constructs. It can amplify voices, archive memories, disrupt silences, and transform spaces. In this two-day workshop, we invite you to explore sound not only as an artistic material, but as a political force, an ecological indicator, and a tool for interdisciplinary dialogue.

This workshop is a collaborative project exploring rhythm, memory, and environment. We approach rhythm not only as a compositional structure, but as a relational system—a way of sensing and making meaning across both human and non-human worlds.

Rather than producing a final installation, this workshop emphasizes collective process: we will think together, prototype sonic ideas, and reflect on how technologies (Arduino, solenoids, Reaper/DAWs, Max/MSP) shape not just sound but the conditions under which it is made and heard. Our aim is to foster critical, conceptual, and embodied engagement with sound in space.

Central to this exploration is the idea of context—how sound interacts with space, distance, and layering in both public and private spheres. Participants will work hands-on to create and manipulate sound, with a focus on spatial sound in multichannel settings. The workshop is structured around two main approaches:

• Mechanical Rhythms: Using solenoids and Arduinos to generate rhythmic, physical sound through material interaction

• Recorded Sounds: Working with field recordings or archival material to explore rhythm, memory, and meaning

Throughout, we will ask:

• What gets amplified, and what remains inaudible?

• How do rhythm and spatiality structure our experience of power, memory, and resistance?

• What can non-human patterns—whether sonic, electromagnetic, or rhythmic—teach us about communication and co-existence?

This is a hands-on, conceptually grounded workshop. We’ll provide accessible source code, audio examples, and one-on-one support. No previous experience with sound or technology is required—just a curiosity to listen, make, and reflect.

We especially welcome students from across disciplines—anyone curious about sound’s role in shaping space and thought. Together, we’ll build an environment for shared experimentation, where listening becomes an act of relation, imagination, and transformation.