2015

mixed media

W 2000 mm × L 2000 mm × H 2000 mm

lines is a sound installation using microbial fuel cells (MFCs) powered by yeast. This sonic space has some sonic spots, and the sound is different depending on the visitor’s position in the same space. The texture of the sound is created by the environmental conditions. The concept of this work is to express the action of internal microorganisms.

The power generation by the MFCs is translated to sound, and this signal is transmitted to eight ultrasonic speakers in the gallery. The speakers are rotating around to make sound reflections between the walls, like after images of sound. Although the sound is coming out from the speakers, the visitors are able to perceive the yeast’s activities in the space as environmental sound.

photo: Mari Ohno