Sculpting sound waves

Abstract

Sculpting Sound Waves is a project that attempts to extend the idea of sound sculpture into a tangible physical dimension. Making use of 3 axis, Cartesian coordinate machinery such as CNC, Milling Machines and 3D printers, this approach makes use of volumetric space as an interface with which to manipulate sound waves. This creates momentary spatio-temporal constructions in physical space which augmented by digital technology, create a two way, back and forth motion between the physical and digital dimensions. The sculptural process shifts from being and make and display process to one that is in a state of continuous creation, where the artist does not intervene sculpturally in matter but rather sculpts scenarios, constructions, similar to a musical composition in the way that multiple variants such as interpretation, arrangement, place and audience can alter the experience as experienced by the audience. Sculpture, therefore, becomes a continuous act, a continuous intervention and manipulation of multiple elements in real time, an intervention that occurs simultaneously in time and space.