Urban Tranquility
Creative & Art Direction“Urban Tranquility” is an experience that invites the audience to take a break in the hectic and overstimulated world, exploring themes of attention, presence and deep listening.
THE CONCEPT
URBAN TRANQUILITY
Inspired by both historical context and recent conversations on Hampstead Heath in London — one of the few remaining ‘lungs of the metropolis’ in the 1800s to escape from the noise of the city, this is a research project that explores ways to engage differently with our world.
Through walking, field recording and visual mapping, this is an experimental video that aims to create a space to switch off from the noise that is still relevant today.
Let’s listen, imagine and feel a bit more.
URBAN TRANQUILITY
Inspired by both historical context and recent conversations on Hampstead Heath in London — one of the few remaining ‘lungs of the metropolis’ in the 1800s to escape from the noise of the city, this is a research project that explores ways to engage differently with our world.
Through walking, field recording and visual mapping, this is an experimental video that aims to create a space to switch off from the noise that is still relevant today.
Let’s listen, imagine and feel a bit more.
Note: This work is best experienced with projection in space with headphones / earphones
The Questions I asked in the process
In the hyperconnected digital age,
Can we use screen as a medium to allow a pause?
Can we use immersive projection as a reading space?
Can we use immersive projection as a listening space?
What can an empty screen tell?
What do all abstract and colourful visuals we see today tell?
Are they all familiar?
Must they be colourful and fancy?
Must audio-reactive visuals be upbeat?
Can audio-reactive visuals encourage deeper listening?
There can never be ‘silence’, but what can ‘silence’ be in our world today,
especially in the city centre of London where we hear noise of ambulance, trains, etc everyday?
In the hyperconnected digital age,
Can we use screen as a medium to allow a pause?
Can we use immersive projection as a reading space?
Can we use immersive projection as a listening space?
What can an empty screen tell?
What do all abstract and colourful visuals we see today tell?
Are they all familiar?
Must they be colourful and fancy?
Must audio-reactive visuals be upbeat?
Can audio-reactive visuals encourage deeper listening?
There can never be ‘silence’, but what can ‘silence’ be in our world today,
especially in the city centre of London where we hear noise of ambulance, trains, etc everyday?