The Shape of Sound

Sound is normally thought of as something heard, played on a device or maybe something felt from music playing through a speaker or through your fingers while plucking the strings of a guitar. Something that is not usually acknowledged is the act of seeing sound.

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When soundwaves pass through surface, incredible patterns are created. Through various ceramic processes, I have captured the patterns that sound creates on slip-cast, porcelain plates. Therefore adding another sense to the experience of sound – sight.

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The physicality of sound is evident in the vibrations it creates, which can be observed in various phenomena. When a bird sings, its breath carries the sound waves through the air, visibly affecting the surrounding environment. Similarly, in a sound amplifier, the movement of soundwaves can be seen as they travel through the device, causing components to vibrate in response to the frequency.

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Nuances in the ceramic surface and the sound frequency create subtly varying patterns, unlocking a whole new world of visual sound.