Twig(s) (2015)

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Firstly, I collected the sounds of the city in a digital file format. Then, having the collected sounds and organized materials that emit a comfortable sound, I used my coding algorithm that controlled a servo-motor behind the wooden panel. Finally, the servo-motor moved its appendage, which shook a spring that made the wooden sticks move.

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During the Laboratory Artist-in-Residence program, I explored urban noise pollution to extend its boundary from waste to a resourceful element. Each one of the Twig(s) series works in different time and space in the city of Spokane, Washington. The aural exploration of the city was one of the purposes of beginning this project. Also, I expected to alleviate the stress of office workers by helping them experience the natural movement of the wooden sticks generated by the urban noises.

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This artwork is based on research into the relationships between nature and urban areas and their impact on physical and psychological health in a community. The research has influenced the range of colors, shapes, and materials. As you can see in the video clip, wooden sticks make fortuitous movements. I hope this nature-urban-health-related project will further my research interests in human cognition and health.​