Motorized instruments hang from the ceiling, shaping a sculptural soundscape that fills the space. As a visitor, you become enveloped in the slowly shifting tones of harmoniums.
The inspiration for this immersive installation began with an old spinning choral humming top that De Groot once found at a flea market. Fascinated by the colorful children’s toy producing a three-chord melody, she delved into its patented mechanism, the history of spinning tops, and the free-reed instrument.
This research culminated in a choir of motorized, spinning harmoniums suspended from the ceiling. Each instrument is tuned differently, creating shifting interferences and rhythmic beatings as visitors move through the space.
with big thanks to Bram Vreven for his advice.
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