The Echos (2025)
Interactive Sound Installation
Interactive Sound Installation
Description
The work originates from the artist’s observation and reflection on contemporary society. Inspired by the pervasive influence of social media, the artist contemplates how, under the push of algorithms, people are increasingly exposed to information that aligns with their own beliefs and values. This tendency leads to a narrowing of perspectives, fostering extreme opinions and deepening social polarization.
The installation itself does not emit any audible sound; instead, it uses water as a medium of energy. A hydrophone (underwater microphone) suspended above the container absorbs the energy transmitted from the vibration speaker placed beneath it. Through a continuous cycle of resonance, the energy is gradually amplified, ultimately forming visible ripples on the surface of the water.
For this exhibition, the artist has specifically designed an interactive mechanism that allows visitors to participate by adjusting the hydrophone’s position freely. Depending on its placement and depth, the surface of the water generates distinct ripple patterns and sonic variations; at times, the ripples even become denser and more intense over time. This design transforms the work from a static visual piece into an interactive and experimental experience, inviting viewers to engage directly with the relationship between sound energy and the physical form of water.
Another highlight of the work lies in the artist’s visual ingenuity. Through careful manipulation of lighting and container selection, the water’s texture appears to shift dynamically during vibration—sometimes flowing like a liquid, sometimes solidifying like a crystal. Some viewers have even mistaken it for plastic. As the audience interacts with the setup, the evolving ripples continuously reshape the water’s surface, creating a dynamic and unpredictable visual landscape.
The work originates from the artist’s observation and reflection on contemporary society. Inspired by the pervasive influence of social media, the artist contemplates how, under the push of algorithms, people are increasingly exposed to information that aligns with their own beliefs and values. This tendency leads to a narrowing of perspectives, fostering extreme opinions and deepening social polarization.
The installation itself does not emit any audible sound; instead, it uses water as a medium of energy. A hydrophone (underwater microphone) suspended above the container absorbs the energy transmitted from the vibration speaker placed beneath it. Through a continuous cycle of resonance, the energy is gradually amplified, ultimately forming visible ripples on the surface of the water.
For this exhibition, the artist has specifically designed an interactive mechanism that allows visitors to participate by adjusting the hydrophone’s position freely. Depending on its placement and depth, the surface of the water generates distinct ripple patterns and sonic variations; at times, the ripples even become denser and more intense over time. This design transforms the work from a static visual piece into an interactive and experimental experience, inviting viewers to engage directly with the relationship between sound energy and the physical form of water.
Another highlight of the work lies in the artist’s visual ingenuity. Through careful manipulation of lighting and container selection, the water’s texture appears to shift dynamically during vibration—sometimes flowing like a liquid, sometimes solidifying like a crystal. Some viewers have even mistaken it for plastic. As the audience interacts with the setup, the evolving ripples continuously reshape the water’s surface, creating a dynamic and unpredictable visual landscape.