AWARENESS
Imagining the noxious Cardiospermum grandiflorum seeds falling into the soil causing an emphasised concussion and generating a deep resonating bass sound to symbolise the irreversible native habitat damage of colonialism. Actively engaging visitors in heightening their awareness through sonic interaction.
A visitor interacting with Awareness (detail)
Awareness side view (detail)
Visitors’ feedback for Awareness (extract)
Interactive installation
In Awareness (2026) the artist uses mixed media organic filaments to mimic the invasive and dense growing behaviour of the noxious climber vine
This, to suggest a feeling of insidious intrusion and enveloping attraction in the small backroom gallery.
The immersive work is staged in the same way the vine occupies the space in nature
by stealing air, light and essential nutrients from the surrounding native casuarina trees.
The visitors are invited to let the Cardiospermum grandiflorum seeds fall onto a contained grounded area – imagining them falling onto the soil –, causing an emphasised concussion and generating a deep resonating bass sound to symbolise the irreversible damage of colonisation.
Artwork details
| Artwork | Awareness (2026) |
| Material | mixed media, Cardiospermum grandiflorum vine and seeds, contact microphone, audio processor, speaker, steel vessel |
| Dimensions | 190(L) x 120(W) x 280(H) cm |
| Exhibition |
Kept [amends] _ Marta Ferracin
Articulate project space, Leichhardt NSW, AU 6 - 28 June 2026 Artist talks 14 and 21 June |
| Links | Event information |
Credits
Sound
Real-time visitors interaction
Active designer
Chris Daniel
Photos and video
Corey Rankin; courtesy of the visitor
Provision of the backroom
Articulate project space
© Marta Ferracin 2025 Website by Natalia
Installation assistant Christopher Verheyden