Audible reflections
Every space has a history, often forgotten. What if we could experience something from the people who were there before us and leave a message for those who come after us? This mirror listens to the sounds around it and plays them back for you. But tread carefully - the mirror is strict! You have to approach in the correct way to be able to leave your message.
Tom Oldfield is a cellist, electronic musician, and technology enthusiast from the UK studying for his master's at the University of Oslo. He works primarily with live performances, interactive experiences, audio programming, and multidisciplinary projects involving dance and theatre.
Stitch Symphony
This sound installation brings a 1911 sewing machine into the 21st century with modern technology and audio through a Bela microcomputer and various sensors. It transforms the mechanical rhythms and tactile sounds of the early 20th-century sewing machine into a modern auditory experience, blending history with contemporary digital soundscapes.
Karenina Juarez is a Master’s student at the University of Oslo, specializing in Music Communication and Technology. She is currently interning at the RITMO Centre, exploring the gamification of musical interactions. By blending sound design with technology, she transforms traditionally passive furniture and objects into interactive musical experiences.