"Magnetic Resonance" is inspired by how migrating birds sense the Earth’s geomagnetic field to
navigate; a process thought to involve quantum entanglement within light-sensitive proteins in
their eyes.
An array of illuminated pendulums are set in motion by the push and pull of invisible magnetic
forces, moving with a high degree of indeterminacy. Each pendulum acts as a light-sensitive
instrument, casting sound in the direction of its swing to create an immersive, constantly shifting
soundworld based on radio waves, static electricity and signals from the Earth’s magnetosphere.
Commissioned by Instrument Inventors, KONTEJNER and Overtoon, in 2026, co-produced as
part of New Perspectives for Action, a project by Re-Imagine Europe, co-funded by the European Union.
Software by Matthew Olden,
Scientific consultants: Alice Wong, Sam England and Daniel Robert.
Kathy Hinde (UK)
Kathy Hinde (UK) is an audiovisual artist inspired by behaviours and phenomena found in nature expressed through audiovisual installations and performances that combine sound, sculpture, image and light. Composed of hand-made objects, electronics and a blend of digital and analogue systems, her work represents a cross between kinetic sound sculptures and newly invented instruments. She frequently works in collaboration with other practitioners and scientists and often actively involves the audience in the creative process. She has toured work across Europe, China, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, USA, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Australia and New Zealand. Awards include an Ivor Novello Award for Sound Art, 2020; an Honorary Mention at Prix Ars Electronica, 2015; a British Composer Award in Sonic Art, 2017; an ORAM award, 2017 and a Scottish Award for New Music, 2018. She became a Cryptic Artist in 2015, was a selected artist for European SHAPE Platform for innovative music and audiovisual art in 2018 and is a member of Bristol Experimental Expanded Film (BEEF).
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