Zimoun’s Sound Sculpture World

By Sophie Coleman / November 21st, 2011 in Art / Sarasota / 420 views

Cardboard boxes, wires, small motors and bright fluorescent white lights don’t seem like particularly compelling elements for an art installation, but sound sculptor Zimoun proves differently, combining these commonplace objects to create architectural structures focused on the sense of sound.

Unlike the video we featured of some of his earlier cardboard inducing sound installations in August, this video showcases his latest solo exhibition at The Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota. It’s a collection of his signature, large scale aural soundscapes that focus on the interplay between sound and motion, including a giant semi-circular structure made out of cardboard boxes, all adorned with snake-like writhing wires hanging off the small motors. The acoustic hum-drum produced by each structure is strangely soothing and peaceful, with the repetitive sounds akin to raindrops drumming on the roof or a typewriter.

It’s clear that light and a clean, simplistic composition are important considerations for Zimoun, helping to create a harmonious balance between the industrial materials (motors, wires) and natural (cardboard) used in his structures—and more importantly creating holistic artworks that are not only aurally appealing, but visually hypnotizing and mesmerizing to watch as well.

For more of Zimoun’s work see here.