goodhsieh
Quantification of Compensable Emotion
Lemna minEr (W.I.P)Acoustic Infrared
Sister, Sister Who Are You?
Meigs Failed / northerlyisland
appropriation
ir sensor, stereo speakers, soundscape composition, wall molding
close-up. (2/4)
electronic circuit. (3/4)
soundscape composition collected by Southeast Asian immigrant in Taiwan. (4/4)
Acoustic Infrared is a sound installation featuring a doorway structure that integrates electronic circuitry with an infrared sensor, designed to trigger the playback of a soundscape composition. The composition comprises field recordings collected by Southeast Asian immigrants in Taiwan, evoking the sonic environments they inhabit.
Through these recordings, the installation invites users to reminisce about the lived experiences of Southeast Asian immigrants in Taiwan. Activated by real-time bodily interaction, the playback of these sounds bridges the gap between past and present, accenting a discrepancy often overlooked in discussions about cultural sovereignty.
Despite sharing historical and cultural roots with Taiwanese indigenous groups, Southeast Asian immigrants are frequently marginalized in narratives surrounding Taiwanese identity. By capturing the essence of their sonic environments, this soundscape highlights the tension between cultural origins and contemporary realities, offering an alternative to the predominant historical epistemologies. It underscores the need for more inclusive conversations about cultural sovereignty, drawing attention to voices that have been underrepresented.
This piece has gone through three iterations, each exhibited at New Bloom 破土 in Taipei, SAIC Washington Galleries, and Asian Improv aRt Midwest in Chicago.
Special thanks to QianQian Liu, Robb Drinkwater, and Kierstin Siegl;
The realization of this project would not have been possible without their invaluable supports and contributions.