Mush1
Site-Specific and Video Installation, HD, 12 min., 2019
Produced by Sound lab Gyumri, Armenia Art Foundation
At its core, this video work represents an attempt to observe the raw materials and essence of Mush1, devoid of social and political connotations. It seeks to distill space in its purest form, capturing energy, movement, and electromagnetic properties.
Mush1 has a dark history, conceived after the tragic Gyumri earthquake in 1988, which claimed the lives of 40,000 people. Originally designed as a haven of peace in the mountains, away from urban areas, it fell victim to ravages and looting, becoming a vast "ghost city."
Intriguingly, the sound of this installation serves as a "cartographic translation" of the site. The architecture and distances within Mushl are transformed into musical notes and pauses, forging a unique auditory experience that resonates with the abandoned spaces.
Produced by Sound lab Gyumri, Armenia Art Foundation
At its core, this video work represents an attempt to observe the raw materials and essence of Mush1, devoid of social and political connotations. It seeks to distill space in its purest form, capturing energy, movement, and electromagnetic properties.
Mush1 has a dark history, conceived after the tragic Gyumri earthquake in 1988, which claimed the lives of 40,000 people. Originally designed as a haven of peace in the mountains, away from urban areas, it fell victim to ravages and looting, becoming a vast "ghost city."
Intriguingly, the sound of this installation serves as a "cartographic translation" of the site. The architecture and distances within Mushl are transformed into musical notes and pauses, forging a unique auditory experience that resonates with the abandoned spaces.
The visual aspect of the installation comprises four monumental curtains, each 25 meters long, adorning the building's windows. These curtains synchronously embody the forces of wind, sound, and architecture. They encapsulate the central concept of the installation—a "post-human" utopian existence where each element, originally designed for human use, has evolved into autonomous entities.
