#1 Music Waterfall

Countless optical fibers hang from the ceiling to the ground, arranged like a waterfall, with blue light flowing down these fibers from top to bottom. A soothing piece of music plays, and the light beams pulse in rhythm with the music. When someone attempts to touch the waterfall, a motion sensor detects their hand, causing the music’s tempo to accelerate and introducing many different instruments suddenly. The color of the light beams shifts from a comforting blue hue to an urgent red. When people leave, the waterfall returns to a calm and serene state.

#2 Music Floor (In-Class work with Bingwen)

People rush in and out as music plays inside the train, creating a dynamic backdrop. The installation, equipped with cameras or sensors, detects the speed and movement of passengers boarding and exiting. These interactions directly influence the music’s volume, pitch, and intensity, adding a layer of real-time responsiveness to the environment. This installation strives to capture the bustling energy of the subway station through audio, reflecting the station’s chaotic rhythms. As passengers flood in or disperse, the soundscape intensifies with overlapping voices, footsteps, and the clatter of doors, creating a sensory experience that mirrors the visual hustle and bustle of the station at peak hours.