Singing Soil immerses visitors in the rich, yet invisible world that dwells under our feet, and draws attention to the necessity of a harmonious coexistence with other life forms.

There is a whole universe in the soil, hiding a high-performance network of microorganisms. It is an advanced civilisation, whose well-being is crucial for our planet. That is why regenerative agricultures, like the Bodemzicht farm work to grow living soil, capture CO2 and increase biodiversity. We collaborated with them to bring the proof of this hidden vitality to our level of perception, by recording the soil life with a special underground microphone. We were surprised ourselves, how much there is to listen to in this seemingly lifeless habitat.

The final installation comprises the multi-channel soil soundscapes and multiple Singing Bowl Light Sculptures, representing collaboration between nature and human. The singing bowls are controlled by a complex stochastic system, which in turn, affects the soil recordings: In an equilibrium, the underground soundscape and the human-made sounds enrich each other. Yet too much human interference easily out voices nature and isolates us from engaging with other beings. Singing Soil aims to help us realize how little we truly perceive about our world; by actively listening, we can rebuild these connections and enhance our understanding.