// new media class

kinetic-interactive sound installation
-barbed wire, turnbuckle, speaker, amplifier, MAX, arduino, microphone stand-

For over a century, barbed wire has been utilized extensively to demarcate territorial boundaries and define spaces, such as fields, pastures, urban areas, factories, military barracks, and countries. "Devil's Rope: Between Refuse and Refuge" employs barbed wire as a medium to contemplate the concept of borders and the intricacies of human mobility.

Using barbed wire and infrasound frequencies below human hearing (0-20Hz), the asymmetrically arranged interactive installation intensifies the visual, acoustic, and situational elements of borders, drawing visitors into an atmosphere of tension. A counter discreetly tracks the number of visitors, and as the audience grows, the vibration frequency and intensity of the wires adjust, symbolizing the shifting dynamics of movement and migration. In doing so, it creates a symbolic micro space that brings together the tangible reality and the complex challenges posed by a world grappling with mobility crises. The installation invites re-examination of the interplay between the body, borders, sound, and space, highlighting the multifaceted nature of these issues.

Production Support: Erik Anton Reinhardt and Fang Tsai