GEOFÓNIE / a sound installation in the CO.LABS construction site

The sound installation explores the geological context of our surroundings, focusing specifically on the limestone of Brno’s bedrock, represented through sound, kinetic, and light objects. This time, the installation is set in the raw, empty CO.LABS hall, which is currently under reconstruction. This offers a unique opportunity to visit the cultural center during its renovation.

A system of 15 objects creates an immersive environment where visitors can reflect on slow geological processes that continuously shape our planet. The installation incorporates various mineral sounds, the sonification of geological catastrophes, and the slow passage of time, merging sound art, geology, and light design.

These objects symbolize landslides, where slow and rapid sedimentary processes take place.

Creative Team:
Michal Marenčík (SK) – Limestone dissolution, objects, coding, sound
Lucie Vobr Jestřabíková (CZ) – Ceramics, porcelain
Filip Dobrocký (SK) – Coding, Wi-Fi mesh, sound
Eliška Janečková (CZ) – 3D printing, objects, speculative design
Kristína Zubáková – Assistance
Jakub Nečas – Assistance
Mgr. Tomáš Kumpan, Ph.D. – Geological consultant
Jiří Y. Suchánek – Project lead, kinetic objects, coding, sound

https://svitava.org/udalost/geofonie/
https://artycok.tv/cs/post/sonda-festival-lom-hady

The installation was created in 2024 as part of the interdisciplinary group project Trychtýř III, realized by the association SVITAVA – Transmedia Art Lab, z.s., and financially supported by the Brno City and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.
The installation was first presented at the SONDA Festival and is now set to be exhibited at Senster:lab in AGH Krakow.

!!! WARNING !!! Due to increased security measures, access to specific areas of the construction site will only be permitted with sturdy footwear.

Photo: Sofie Zbořilová