Moving Wall, 2024
Metal, wood, motor, glass, wheels, navigation system
365 x 600 x 100 cm
Courtesy of the Artist
A kinetic wall defies traditional architectural constraints by autonomously traversing the museum's lobby. Its movement is characterized by a slow, fluid gliding motion that continuously transforms the spatial configuration. Inside the wall, a large vitrine hosts a powerful cinema spotlight. The light source emanates radially, casting illumination in multiple directions.
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Voices, 2024
(VSO) Language with Susane Daubner
Conlangers: David J. Peterson with Jessie Sams
Speech Generation/Voice Cloning: Pierre Lanchantin
Sound Design: Nicolas Becker with Lexx
Courtesy of the Artist; Susanne Daubner; Haus der Kunst München
The exhibition showcases a pioneering cybernetic voice system that speaks in a novel, evolving language called ∂A. This dynamic language adapts continuously based on environmental data collected from an array of sensors installed in an almond grove in Spain’s Tabernas desert. The voice, modelled after that of the ARD anchor-woman Suzanne Daubner, alternates between speaking, whispering, and humming, creating a melodic and soothing tone reminiscent of distant thunder. The cybernetic structure’s sensory network includes weather instruments, air quality monitors, geological sensors, and communication devices. This comprehensive array allows the system to perceive its surroundings in ways that surpass human capabilities, translating environmental data into unique linguistic expressions. The system can mimic emotional states based on environmental changes, adopting a melancholic tone in response to detected environmental degradation or during quiet, contemplative periods of data analysis. Its translations into human languages are poetic, always seeking the most evocative way to convey its observations, creating a bridge between its unique perceptions and human understanding.