artur weber creates an immersive audio-tactile symphony powered by water at noor riyadh

on view at noor riyadh festival, the installation relies on the user's physiology by resonating with their 'innermost voice'.

ARTUR WEBER edited by eirini ilia February 22, 2024 3 min

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artur weber unveils inner waves at noor riyadh festival

Interdisciplinary artist Artur Weber defies genre definitions by exploring every medium, from traditional and digital to interactive interventions. For his latest showcase, Inner Waves, he takes us on a hypnotic and reflective auditory-tactile journey at Noor Riyadh‘s Light Festival Exhibition, Refracted Identities, Shared Futures. Visitors are welcome to interact with the sculptural installation inside the Jax District in Diriyah, until March 2, 2024. ‘The work is a song of hope and inner faith in our dreams and latent potential. It is a call for expression and for our internal songs to flow,’ as the artist describes it.

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INNER WAVES by Artur Weber at Noor Riyadh Festival, 2023/24 | all Images © and courtesy the artist

an interactive audio-tactile synesthesia powered by water

Curated by the renowned Neville Wakefield and Maya Al Athel, Inner Waves by Artur Weber (see more here) transcends traditional art forms and redefines the boundaries of interactive art. The sculptural instrument, designed to evoke a sense of wonder and introspection, acts as a conduit that bridges the gap between the tangible and the ethereal. By harnessing the transformative power of water, Weber invites audiences to rediscover their innermost voice, awakening a symphony of auditory-tactile synesthesia that resonates deep within.

artur webers inner waves an immersive symphony of self expression 1 — the installation awakens a symphony of auditory-tactile synesthesia

What sets ‘Inner Waves’ apart at the Noor Riyadh Light Festival is its reliance on the viewer’s physiology. As visitors interact with the installation, the water within their bodies harmonizes with the liquid essence of the artwork. ‘A magical connection is forged with each gentle touch of the installation’s surface, and a captivating fusion of sound and light transforms the space into a sanctuary of self-expression. It is a celebration of the human spirit, where every movement becomes a note in the grand composition of life,’ concludes Artur Weber.

artur weber creates an immersive audio-tactile symphony powered by water at noor riyadh - 1 — harnessing the transformative power of water, Weber invites audiences to rediscover their innermost voice

artur webers inner waves an immersive symphony of self expression 6 — Inner Waves by Artur Weber in on view at Noor Riyadh’s Light Festival

artur webers inner waves an immersive symphony of self expression 4 — the boundaries of interactive art.

artur webers inner waves an immersive symphony of self expression 7 — as visitors interact with the installation, the water within their bodies harmonizes with the liquid essence

project info:

name: Inner Waves
artist: Artur Weber | @artur__weber

program: Noor Riyadh | @noorriyadhfestival

on view until: March 2, 2024

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