INDEX:
1: Introduction
4: Exhibition
5: Publication
6: Press
7: Technical and Methododological Development
This exhibition makes several contributions to artistic research. The primary contribution is the concept of amplified sculpture. This term defines an expansion of artistic practice. It moves beyond the traditional separation of sculpture and instrument. The work demonstrates how sculpture can prioritize sound. It shows that structural for may be arrived at through acoustic function.
The use of amplification is a significant contribution. It transforms the private act of viewing an artwork into a public performance. This challenges the notion of sculpture as a purely visual medium.
Another contribution lies in the interactive nature of the work. The sculptures require human touch to be complete. This creates a unique form of audience engagement. It shifts the viewer from spectator to participant. The work “Gong” (2014) contributes to material research. Using a tree trunk to gererate a piano sound is a novel experience in the viewer. It expands the understanding of found objects in art.
The collaborative catalogue offers a distinct methodological contribution. It reimagines the exhibition publication as an artwork. Its absurdist approach critiques institutional conventions. It shows how humor can be a form of critical practice. Finally, the co-curatorial model contributes to practice-led discourse. It demonstrates the artist’s role in shaping context. By controlling the framing, we retained conceptual authority. Together, these contributions advance the field of sonic sculpture. They offer a model for integrating making, playing, and critical reflection.