A Lyric of Machines
2023
The performance A Lyric of Machines was part of the Soft Diagrams exhibition at INDUSTRA ART gallery in Brno, Czech Republic in 2023.
costume: Denisa Svachova
concept: Katerina sedy
mezzo-soprano: Eliska zajicova
photo: Katerina sedy, Denisa Svachova
A Lyric of Machines investigates the transformation of soundscapes from the mechanical world to digital environments, evident in both urban spaces and homes. This evolution has created new auditory experiences that shape our spatial perception differently than two decades ago. Artist Katerina Sedy delves into the world of sound generators, using recordings of machines, traffic, and industrial noise, which are then graphically translated into melody. Mezzosoprano Eliška Zajícová brings this abstract composition to life, interpreting rhythmic, often overlooked sounds in a classical manner. Denisa Svachova designed a costume from a work jumpsuit and crafted a vest from old cables, amplifying the visual and thematic elements of the piece.
