This cross-media installation makes the latest scientific perspectives on the global interconnectedness of our planet's ecosystems emotionally tangible for the public.
OUR ROLE Sound Concept, Programming, Sound Design, Composition, Haptic Feedback // CO-CREATION
AUTHOR ARTISTIC DIRECTION NARRATIVE DESIGN ART DIRECTION STORY & TEXT Miiqo // PRODUCTION Interactive Media Foundation gGmbH, Filmtank GmbH // PHOTO Moritz Bernoully, ©Frankfurter Kunstverein // YEAR 2023
MYRIAD is a project by the Interactive Media Foundation and Filmtank in co-creation with Miiqo Studios, Context Film and Artificial Rome. The installation MYRIAD. Where we connect. was produced with the support of the Frankfurter Kunstverein for the exhibition.
Through a harmonious blend of art, science, and storytelling, this immersive project invites visitors to explore the beauty and vulnerability of global animal movements. It serves as a poignant reminder of our shared existence within a fragile ecosystem.
MYRIAD is divided into four chapters, three of them dedicated to a different realm: Water, Air, and Land. Within these chapters, the tales of diverse animal species unfold. We witness their migrations, their struggles, and their resilience. The Anthropocene — the epoch marked by human impact — casts a shadow over their lives, altering landscapes and disrupting ancient patterns.
At the heart of MYRIAD lies a living soundscape evoking the impression of a sonic ecosystem. Each chapter — Water, Air, Land — unfolds with distinct sounds: fluid whispers, weightless echoes, and grounded vibrations. Due to the spatiality of the soundscape visitors encounter a symphony of sounds coming from different parts of the room.
In addition to the sound we designed a haptic feedback for the interaction. Here, low-frequency sound becomes a tactile force, resonating through three massive carbon monoliths. Visitors feel the vibrations, forging a physical connection with the content. These monoliths—silent witnesses to migration—are touchpoints for reflection and interaction.
