Synopsis: DIS_turbation is a haptic audiovisual installation that explores the vibrational and particle motion components of underwater sound. It is a place for tunnelling into the impact that anthropogenic noise has on marine life, eventually making the audience feel the disturbances. The haptic structure creates a sense of touch through a vibrational environment and a visual interpretation of light and water disturbed by the vibrations. DIS_turbation addresses a biological process (bioturbation) as a creative resource to intervene in underwater noise dialogue and reveal hidden qualities of vibroscape ecology. It investigates the challenges benthic species might encounter as a result of anthropogenic interference on the seabed. These species are responsible for the process of bioturbation, in which they stir up the sediment; this process is ecologically important because of its influence on nutrient recycling.
DIS_turbation II was part of the collective exhibition HEARD BY THE DEEP produced by KONTEJNER at MedILS / MKC Split Dom mladih
Article on Journal of Science and Technology of the Arts, Vol 13, Audible (Art): The Invisible Connections Between Sound, Music and Sound Art
Anthropogenic noise,
Bioturbation,
Particle acceleration,
Vibration,
Haptic systems,
Immersive experience,
Light reflections,
Microscopic organisms.
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- Technique / Materials: audiovisual installation / soundcard Focusrite Scarlett 2i4, amplifier Mark M360, Dayton Audio bass shakers (TT25 Mini Bass Shaker 8 Ohm), Dayton audio sound exciters transducers (DAEX25 8 Ohm), speaker cones 100 watts 4 Ohm, wood, acrylic, light projectors, local biological materials and water from Trogir.
- Dimensions (approx.): 2 x 4 x 3 meters.
- Date: 2023
- Location: MKC Split, Croatia
© Aleksandar Topalović and Darko Škrobonja (Photography)
