Aeolus Is A Wonderful Sound Sculpture Powered By Wind
Most sound sculptures involve some sort of electronic or digital reaction. In this case it’s different. Artist Luke Jerram has built an analog piece of art, called Aeolus, that solely relies on the wind amplifying its movements and giving us a sense of its presence like never before.
The piece is an arch adorned with a crown of round steel pipes that point out in all directions. As the wind blows through the sculpture it creates a range of ambient tones that shift with the direction and intensity of the wind.
Jerram drew his inspiration from a trip he took to Iran in 2007. There he saw the mosques of Isfahan and spoke to a well digger who told him of the sound the wells made in strong winds.
Aside from it’s grand, steely appearance Aeolus has another visual aspect to it. One can stand within the arch and stare at the landscape through its 310 tubes, providing an altered perspective of the environment. As the outdoor light changes through the day, so does the visual effect of looking through the tubes.
Below, Dr. Ian Drumm, an acoustics expert, describes the sonic effect of Aeolus.
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