Dancing in Aquatic Vibrations
"Dancing in Aquatic Vibrations" explores the auditory perception of aquatic animals. This interactive exhibit features a newly developed sound interface in the form of a water bladder suspended from the ceiling, equipped with an exciter. The exciter reproduces underwater recordings, inviting participants to hug the water bladder and experience these sounds through vibrations, emulating how fish perceive sound with their entire bodies.
The work is an experimental and informative installation that explores the differences between particle motion and pressure-based sound detection by shining light on particle motion - a critical component in the perception of sound by aquatic animals. As their bodies vibrate with the sound, they can sense these tiny motions with organs on their whole body. Due to high cost of sensors, this mode of perceiving sound has only recently been included in research and policy making. To combat this, a DIY sensor was developed as part of the project, aimed at making research more accessible. By highlighting this lesser-known aspect of aquatic acoustics, the installation aims to raise questions about the unknown effects of noise pollution on aquatic life.
Student
Luca Somm
Mentors
Prof. Dr. Karmen Franinović
Antoine Bertin
Luke Franzke
Dr. Lyndon Alex Jordan
