Jordan Edge - Acclimate

Acclimate is originally created as a temperature-reactive sound installation exploring the physical and psychological effects of noise on the human body.

Four prepared oscillating fans are positioned in a cross formation; each fan coupled with a loudspeaker emitting pink noise to articulate its position in space. The fans act as sonic objects, generating their own sound as well as modulating the sounds from the loudspeakers through airflow regulation. Temperature sensors dictate the speed of each fan, which in turn, create fluctuations in air pressure at a molecular level. These subtle shifts in the air affect the way in which sound is propagated and spatially diffused; creating a complex listening experience that is different with every encounter. The piece acts as a metaphor for homeostasis, the human body’s ability to constantly regulate itself in response to changes in external conditions.

In 'ReHear' a binaural recording of the installation is used to reenact the same effect through sound on a different site across the city where the presence of ventilation is equally prominent.

Bio Jordan Edge is a Brighton-based sound artist, sound designer, and performer. Edge’s practice communicates the act of listening over time, and listening as a process to develop greater un- derstanding of our environmental and sonic surroundings. In his most recent work, Edge has been experimenting with industrial fans to manipulate the medium through which sound trav- els, creating reactive sound environments that explore the physical and psychological effects of noise on the human body. Edge was the recipient of the Seoul Award of Excellence for his most recent installation work, Acclimate. Edge also produces music under the alias Red Hook Grain Terminal with future releases confirmed on Always Human Tapes (US) and Audio.Visuals. Atmosphere (BE).

Web: http://www.jordanedge.co.uk/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/redhookgrainterminal Instagram: rhg_t