Like sonic baits, twelve squeakers are placed on armed mouse traps. The set-up entices the spectator to depress the squeakers but simultaneously makes interaction nearly impossible.
What sound does it make ? 2008 -
With the ongoing series "What sound does it make ?" we invite the viewer to mentally project sounds corresponding to a visual set-up. While the sonic potential of these silent pieces is already implied, it is made evident by the title. Like an interface, the title gives immediate access to the artworks. At the same time it incites the spectator to engage with the set-ups in a specific way and to close the eyes to other possible approaches.
S/n (What sound does it make ?), 2008
12 mouse traps with squeaker on 12'' x 12'' chip-wood support
Like sonic baits, twelve squeakers are placed on armed mouse traps. The set-up entices the spectator to depress the squeakers but simultaneously makes interaction nearly impossible.
Mouthpiece (What sound does it make ?), 2009
Seashell, microphone, active speaker
A microphone connected to an active speaker is positioned at the opening of a seashell...