Looking Outward 4

 

658 prepared dc-motors, cotton balls, cardboard boxes 70x70x70cm, Zimoun 2017

What is so fascinated about this artwork by Zimoun is that it looks really neat and simple at first. The form and the scale of this art attracts my attention. Withe the huge amount of boxes piled up and tons of sensors and cotton balls, audience are amazed by the scale. His idea is really surprising as well because the he wants the audience to focus more on the sound effect with such simple and accessible material. The use of daily life materials, like cotton balls and cardboard boxes, connects people more with the artwork itself. The cotton balls are connected to mottors that create the sound. Although the motors that connect to the balls are low-tech, the deep, pounding sound that is produced by them resonates throughout the exhibition space.

“As you walk through the labyrinth of boxes, the constant humming and vibrating builds, and can be felt both behind and inside you”.

This artwork tries to encourage people to pay more attention to the beauty of sound. Sound can also be appreciated as art, which is the main idea of Zimoun’s art.

“The purpose of keeping the visual aspect of the art basic and subtle is to allow the person to take in all the auditory effects and be free from distractions”.

Sound Art at Beall

http://www.zimoun.net/2017-658.html