Trommelfell I-II

2024

fotoemulsion on pergament

Drawing from Octavio Paz‘s poem, poignant passages exploring physicality, sound, and light are carefully chosen for their linguistic depth. These excerpts are then unveiled through an unconventio- nal medium: ultrasound recordings of deteriorated human ear- drums, resounding on the surface of bongo drums. This fusion transcends traditional boundaries, melding materiality with lan- guage to create a singular expression where tangible form and linguistic essence merge seamlessly.

(installed at dito space)

© Anna Carina Roth