During the past three weeks (17 May, 24 May, 25 May, 1 June) we have enjoyed several students' installations from the module MATT3002 Installation Art / Community Arts (final undergraduate year), supervised by Dr Peter
Batchelor and Dr Anna Xambó Sedó. Here is an outline of the work that has been exhibited! Thanks to all the contributors and visitors!
"A Walk Through Rubble" by Leon Riley
"This installation is a multi-channel London Blitz soundscape including firsthand early memories from my grandfather who was present in London until his evacuation.
With samples from mainly the BBC Sound Service Archive, the piece follows footsteps through sonic scenes that would have occurred on London streets between 1940-1941 in addition to images sourced from the Imperial War Museum.
"Artificial Creativity" by Joshua Bentley
This installation is a short audio-visual piece based on computing and Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on phones.
The music throughout the piece is based on musical parameters set by ChatGPT, such as the key, tempo, and timbre of the overall track.
Additionally, there are photographs created by the AI software DALL-E and poems created by ChatGPT. There is also a QR code to anonymously provide feedback on the installation, as well as your thoughts on Artificial Intelligence.
"Nostalgia: dating course in 90's" by Jinil Park
This is part of the Installation/Community arts project.
This project is for a specific community, and in my case, I decided to do this project for everyone who misses the past. The original idea of the project was inspired by an exhibition titled 'I Grew Up 80s Exhibition' at the Leicester Museum. After watching the video of the exhibition by chance, I suddenly wondered, "How many people will miss the past?" and conducted an online survey on 29 people. Surprisingly, more than half of the 17 people (58.6%) found that they missed the past. There were people who missed youth, but the majority missed the feeling of the time itself. People with memories of those times said they went bowling, to the theatre, went on a bike trip, and played video games in arcades. And I considered, those who miss the past can relive those times if you personally experience this and document it in a film! I then put it into practise, and the result is this current exhibition.
"Sonic Reflections" by Adam Roberts
Sonic Reflections is an immersive sound installation that delves into the everyday sonic landscapes of urban and rural communities, giving voice to the problems of noise pollution and inviting contemplation on listening attitudes. Drawing inspiration from the renowned World Soundscape Project and the visionary R. Murray Schafer, an artist who devoted a lifetime to raising awareness of the repercussions of noise pollution. The project aims to preserve the delicate sounds of birds, water, as well as the overbearing sounds of urban environments.
Through a combination of recorded soundscapes, sonic manipulations, and visual digital art elements, Sonic Reflections offers a thought-provoking journey into the impact of noise pollution on our environment and ourselves. By engaging with this installation, viewers are prompted to reassess their own auditory experiences and consider the importance of actively listening to the world around them.
‘No more would we be able to hear the delicate sound of birds, of water, the breathing of nature or sounds of our own voices.’ (R. Murray Schafer)
"A message to your younger self" by Yasmina Perez
This Installation will take you on a sweet and intimate journey, reminiscing and healing your younger self with all the knowledge of you now, why not take some time to send a message back in time.
"Deadly Sins" by Cameron Flynn
This installation is an examination of our world expressed and conceived through the lens of the Seven Deadly Sins of Christianity.
"Rain Beacon" by Chris Hartshorn
A sound sculpture using battery-powered motors to mimic the sound of rain. The first of a series of such sculptures, designed to be deployed spatially to produce an immersive, meditative listening environment.
"Hedgerow" by Jeeves Kanth
This work seeks to transplant natural sounds into urban green spaces, allowing a brief moment to reflect on our aural environment and exercise mindfulness. The composition playing is made from field recordings taken around Leicester, transitioning from: bird-song, wind through trees and water - to the sounds of human activities and music. With life so full of noise, it's easy to overlook the sounds we need.
The module has also welcomed online exhibitions:
