VOLATILE II
An immersive electroacoustic soundscape, responding to the surroundings in real time and to the air’s indoor changes via sensors, selected sounds and volume level variation
Visitors interacting with Volatile II adjusting to the different speakers height (detail)
Volatile II overview including the suspension rack from which the speakers are hung (detail)
Video capturing Volatile II soundscape and its visitors’ embodiment (extract)
Electroacoustic site responsive installation
Volatile II (2024) is the sonic version of the data collector and site responsive Volatile I installation.
As an immersive soundscape made of micro speaker cones suspended from the suspension rack and distributed along multiple channels, Volatile II responds in real time and embodies the air’s everyday indoor changes, as recorded by Volatile I.
The audience is invited to walk through this mesmerising electroacoustic habitat to intimately connect with each individual sound, which has been tailored to each atmospheric sensor in Volatile I.
The different heights of the speaker cones have been designed so that each participant can interact with the soundscape.
Artwork details
| Artwork | Volatile II (2024) |
| Material | Mixed media, 64 micro conic speakers, 8 channels, 8 mp3 soundtracks, Max patch, laptop, Edirol audio interface and 4 amplifiers |
| Dimensions | 420(L) x 270(W) x 275(H) cm |
| Duration sound | 6 hours (10am – 4pm) |
| Exhibition |
Marta Ferracin: Convergences
Incinerator Art Space, Willoughby City Council, Willoughby, AU 21 March - 14 April Artist talk 6 April Workshop 13 April |
| Links | Willoughby City Council Art Collector Willoughby Community Preschool |
Credits
Experimental sound and soundtracks
Marta Ferracin; Freesound_download
Activation design
Chris Daniel
Photos and video
Corey Rankin; Christopher Verheyden; courtesy of the visitors
Provision of Incinerator Art Space
Willoughby City Council
© Marta Ferracin 2025 Website by Natalia
Installation assistant Christopher Verheyden