Augustine Leudar
Parte de la Ceremonia, 2022
3D Sound
The installation Parte de la Ceremonia creates surreal soundscapes from different Mexican forest habitats to immerse visitors in a unique, ethereal, imaginative auditory experience, transporting them to an alternate reality. It consists of a realistic 3D recreation of these ecosystems, imaginary elements synthesized from field recordings using techniques such as granular synthesis, ultrasonic sounds such as bats pitched down into the human hearing range and cultural and magical elements all from the conservation region.
Parte de la Ceremonia is related to the installation México Mágico which is connected to Kew’s research programme led by scientists Dr Tiziana Ulian and Michael Way in collaboration with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and NGO Pronatura Veracruz aiming to protect, conserve and enhance Mexican forests' natural capital, it focuses on preserving native tree seeds and supporting the livelihoods of local communities. Without this kind of work none of the sounds in this installation, real or imaginary, would exist.
Parte de la Ceremonia is related to the installation México Mágico which is connected to Kew’s research programme led by scientists Dr Tiziana Ulian and Michael Way in collaboration with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and NGO Pronatura Veracruz aiming to protect, conserve and enhance Mexican forests' natural capital, it focuses on preserving native tree seeds and supporting the livelihoods of local communities. Without this kind of work none of the sounds in this installation, real or imaginary, would exist.
About the artist:
Augustine Leudar
www.augustineleudar.com | www.facebook.com/holophony
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Augustine Leudar is a multidisciplinary audio-visual artist who specialises in spatial audio and Interactive 3D sound. He creates 3d soundart, audio holograms, sonic illusions and immersive installations that surprise, mislead, and delight audiences. His work often incorporates other artistic disciplines such as sculpture, 3D printing, theatre, and painting. His work is often on a large scale with many acres being covered with immersive sound. Characterised by a surreal sense of humor, he creates new worlds and augmented realities through hidden speakers and projectors, concealed microphones, and mischievous intent, turning any space into anywhere, from the smallest nook to entire woodland expanses.
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