Discursive seminar The Sound and The Silence, curated by the master students in scenography — Lisa Birkenbach, Solveig Ylva Dagsdottir, and Irina Komissarova — and invited four artists from different European countries to explore and discuss the phenomena of sound through scenographic perspectives.
Seminar’s guest artists:
- Maja Osojnik, Austria
- Espen Sommer Eide, Norway
- Eugenijus Sabaliauskas & Paulius Kilbauskas, Lithuania
Scenography, often relegated merely to its visual aspects, extensively engaged with acoustics, sounds, and soundscapes, playing a crucial role in establishing various atmospheres and situations. However, much like its even less regarded counterpart, smell, sound was argued by the students to be underrated as a tool for creating and shaping spaces.
The complex relationships between spaces and sounds were experienced and reflected upon during the event. Questions such as how subtle a sound can be before it becomes inaudible, the concrete ways sounds affect our sense of atmospheres, and how changes and transitions in acoustic signs alter our perception of a space were explored.
To provide exemplary answers to these inquiries, four guests from diverse artistic fields were invited. They each held a presentation on their artistic practice on a Friday afternoon, which concluded with a jam concert, and also invited attendees to participate in a short workshop or field exploration.
The event was free, with no tickets required; however, the field explorations and workshops had limited spaces, requiring registration. Links for registration were provided below.
This event was a cooperation between the Norwegian Theatre Academy and Østfold International Theatre and was one of three seminars that took place as part of this cooperation during the spring of 2024.
Snareoscope
curated by irina komissarova
At the seminar "The Sound and The Silence," Lithuanian artists Eugenijus Sabaliauskas and Paulius Kilbauskas presented their innovative installation, "Snareoscope." This scaled-down installation incorporated drums into their light installation, pushing the boundaries of sensory perception. Through "Snareoscope," the artists delved into pivotal questions about the impact of sound on our sense of atmosphere and the transformative power of acoustic signs. Their work aimed to challenge and expand our understanding of space and its intrinsic connection to auditory experiences.
