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Interactive Acoustic Wind Pavilion


In Greek mythology, Aeolus is a god who is recognized as the “Keeper of the Winds.” While this sculptural work, also called Aeolus, isn't a ruler of air currents, it certainly functions in cooperation with it, producing beautiful windswept harmonies. UK-based artist Luke Jerram appears to have an affinity for public works that promote musical interactivity. His touring social art experiment called Play Me, I'm Yours, where dozens of pianos are placed in the public spaces of cities, free for anyone to share their talents and create a little music, employs a similar musicality although Aeolus is more driven by mother nature. The interactive installation is a musical work that responds to nature's howling breath.

Inspired by the architectural acoustics of mosques in Iran, Aeolus echoes the wind-produced reverberation through the harp strings within the structure's giant stainless steel tubes. As much as the towering arch is an audible delight, it is also a visual experience. Light seeps through the scores of tubes in the large-scale public installation, creating changing shadows with time. There is also a psychedlic mirroring effect when one looks out through the tubes from under the arch, as evidenced in the video, below. To experience it for yourself, the traveling sculpture is currently installed at Canada Square Park in Canary Wharf until May 10, 2012.













Luke Jerram website
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Pinar

Pinar Noorata is the Managing Editor at My Modern Met. She is a writer, editor, and content creator based in Brooklyn, NY. She earned her BA in Film and Media Studies from CUNY Hunter College and is an alumni of the Center for Arts Education’s Career Development Program in NYC. She has worked at major TV, film, and publishing companies as well as other independent media businesses. When she isn’t writing, editing, or creating videos herself, Pinar enjoys watching movies, reading, crafting, drawing, and volunteering at her local animal shelter.
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