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Grow Plant Ears
Mission by Trismegisto 'Herbert' Taraxi
What would a city sound like through plant ears? What would a city sound like if humans could hear what plants 'hear': changes in light, moisture, wind, tactile sensations, chemical signals, sound… Alternatively: what humanly audible sounds should we amplify/subdue to experience the plants' sensory spectrum? Can we make music that can be enjoyed by both people and plants?
- Create a sensing apparatus and an instrument able to translate weather and light into a sound composition,
- Test your prototype instrument with humans first, then with plants and humans simultaneously
- Record your process, specifications and findings
NOTE: this mission can be a speculative design exercise or an engineering challenge, depending on your skill and interest level
Description
Details
- Estimated duration: several days for a speculative design, several weeks for a prototype, to several years for a finished instrument
- Estimated number of participants: minimum 1, but recommended a team of 2-3 people is recommended
- Vegetal mindfulness: mint