Minji Kim's (KOR) project investigates the impact of infrasound generated by coastal infrastructures—such as wind farms and industrial turbines at ports—on underwater life. While infrasound frequencies below 10 Hz are inaudible to humans, they play a crucial role for marine species. By adopting a non-human auditory perspective, this project offers a situated approach to learning the underwater sonic environment that is crucial for our Aquatoop program.
The project is based on three core methods: constructing an instrument to record infrasound, conducting workshops together with local participants, and showcasing the results—both sound recordings and a journal—through an exhibition. The exhibition aims to provide visitors with a bodily experience of infrasound, typically beyond human hearing, and to explore the journal, which captures local perspectives and the geo-social context of the area.
The exhibition, on show from the 1st of March, will present Minji Kim’s field research on Amsterdam's Oosterdok area, near Mediamatic, through artistic translation.Through site-specific installations, Minji Kim’s artistic perspective invites the audience to perceive sounds they would normally miss and attune themselves to atmospheric vibrations.
