Sounds of the Sea, 2022
What can you hear? Can you hear the sea? Are the waves crashing?
At the intersection of hydrofeminism, care ethics, and cutting-edge technology, these sound based projects prompt contemplation on our intertwined relationship with water systems and adaptive AI, echoing themes of interconnectedness and ethical stewardship in an evolving technological landscape.
The viscosity of water naturally influences how we take into account the other transformational attributes of bodies of water. Considering ourselves and our wider communities as watery allows us to up-anchor and explore new ways of being. It is here, beyond the comfortable port, that we can identify alternative ways of living, making us contemplate how all decisions surrounding water systems affect aspects of our lives and habitats.
This artificially generated soundscape intends to mimic the sounds of the sea. Combining machine learning and computer vision techniques, the artist has used coordinate data to emulate the waves hitting the shore. The x and y positions of her hands are traced and then mapped to lower and higher frequencies of white noise and pink noise.
Exhibited at Changing Courses Forum, Policy Lab, Somerset House
Can Water Be Thirsty? Storm Studio, Brooklyn
The Lowly Barnacle, Machine Learning and Sound Sculpture
2024, Work in Progress, funded by The Arts Council England
At the heart of machine learning lies the principle of adaptation—where algorithms learn from data, improving their predictions over time. This mirrors the way barnacles, through generations, adapt to their environments to enhance survival. Their mating optimisation algorithm is so impressive that scientists study it for problem-solving insights. Barnacles exemplify symbiotic relationships, inspiring humans within the context of hydrofeminism and care. This project explores our intertwined evolution with technology, provoking thoughts on ethical considerations and future directions. The kinetic sculpture offers a dynamic representation of continuous learning and adaptation in nature and AI, reflecting the principles of care and interconnectedness.
