In her project Ways of seeing sound, Els Viaene presents sound as a physical entity, blending science, sound, and sculpture to challenge our perceptions of seeing and hearing.
Viaene, who began her career in 2001, uses field recordings with small microphones to capture and magnify the hidden aural landscapes around us. Her work transforms these natural rhythms and textures into performances, compositions, and installations, creating immersive experiences that redefine the spaces they inhabit.
Sound is an invisible and intangible phenomenon created by vibrations traveling through a medium such as air, water, or solid materials. These vibrations produce waves that we perceive as sound when they reach our ears. Sound can be explored through its physical properties and various visual manifestations. Els Viaene, a Belgian sound artist, investigates the origins of sound, focusing on the moment it is formed.
In her project Ways of seeing sound, she presents sound as a physical entity, blending science, sound, and sculpture to challenge our perceptions of seeing and hearing. Viaene, who began her career in 2001, uses field recordings with small microphones to capture and magnify the hidden aural landscapes around us. Her work transforms these natural rhythms and textures into performances, compositions, and installations, creating immersive experiences that redefine the spaces they inhabit.
Friday December 17th, 19.00, we open Viaene's exhibition with a private viewing and performance by and with the artist. Invite only due to Covid restrictions. The performance will last for appr. 45 minutes and Lydgalleriet follows the infection control rules that apply at all times.
Ways of seeing sound is part of Oscillations – Exercises in Resilience, co-funded by the Creative Europe Program of the European Union. Supported by Bergen City Council and Vestland County.