"Short Wave Project". (2022)

Sound work and video art.

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The SW project arises from the often overlooked and unnoticed textures that infiltrate the radio dial between stations. These small, rebellious signals fight to break through the electromagnetic barrier of official frequencies, presenting their own disorderly beauty. They offer a unique sonic landscape, often ignored in the search for clear transmissions, yet rich with chaotic, intriguing sounds.

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This project is an exploration of these subtle but captivating frequencies, with a focus on the static found in the shortwave (SW) bands. The field recordings were made in Rostrevor, a geographical location that lies on the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. This place, which literally and symbolically separates two nations, adds another layer to the work: the urgency of crossing imposed boundaries. The sound of the static captured in this border region becomes a metaphor for the tensions and potential for connection across divisions, both physical and conceptual.

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The work involves the collection, processing, and creation of sound from this static, which is captured using multi-band radio receivers. By integrating samples of these signals into my sonic composition, I am able to uncover the hidden harmonics and textures that exist within the static, revealing their unexpected beauty and complexity. The resulting work emphasizes the allure of the electromagnetic interference that most would disregard, offering a fresh perspective on the often-misunderstood world of radio frequencies, and highlighting the importance of crossing boundaries in a world defined by separation.

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This work was the result of the research and creative process during my art residency at Belgrade Art Studio Residency, and was presented at the X Festival Transversal Sonora, Buenos Aires (2022) and screened at the Sound/Image Festival in Greenwich University, London (2024).

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