Klanglicht 2024 was both challenging and exciting for me. Having the chance to showcase two projects, I experienced some of the most rewarding but also stressful moments throughout the process. We presented Sonolux Speculative Future in the Young Masters exhibition with Mahtab Jafarzadeh Miandehi, Hannah Albrecht, Francisco Sylla, and David Laßlberger, and Langnicht as part of Spektrum. Klanglicht festival is such an inspiring event for me and my thesis, featuring installations that combine sound and visuals in creative ways.
SONOLUX SPECULATIVE FUTURE
For this project, we created a multi-sensory installation inspired by research into the acoustic ecology of the Hilmteich area in Graz. It explored how urbanization—like the construction of the LKH hospital—impacts this natural space. We imagined speculative futures for Hilmteich, showing two scenarios while reflecting on its current state. This installation was featured in the Young Masters exhibition at Schlossbergstollen.
David and I worked on audio-reactive visuals using TouchDesigner, which was a great way to practice my skills and showcase them in an exhibition. On top of that, we all worked together to construct the installation, which made the whole experience even more challenging but good 🙂
Being part of Young Masters was truly amazing. I’m really proud of our team and what we did!
SPEKTRUM
For Spektrum, we transformed the nave of Antoniuskirche in Graz into an immersive media experience. The title reflects the exploration of light and sound spectra, as well as the broader concepts of diversity and range. Our narratives focused on the in-betweens—like emotional and meaning spectra, harmony and chaos, colors and movement.
This was made possible with the guidance of our amazing lecturers: Astrid Drechsler, Daniel Fabry, Michael Kernbichler, Didi Mosbacher, and Roman Pürcher.
LANGNICHT
Langnicht explores the spectrum between nature and technology. The entire process—from planning to building to the final presentation—was such a mix of excitement, learning, and occasional stress. Our team grew so much during this time, and we created something we’re all really proud of. For me, working with After Effects and contributing to the construction was especially inspiring.
Conclusion
I feel really proud and lucky to have been part of Klanglicht 2024! It was an amazing experience to not only showcase our work but also to see and connect with other artists, exchange ideas, and receive feedback from professionals from the field of design. All the hard work, stress, and long hours were absolutely worth it. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and everything I’ve learned along the way! ✨💙
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