Cona at the Cultural Bazaar

Both art and science in the field of acoustic ecology utilize technologies and tools for recording and analyzing sound to explore and mitigate the accelerated loss of environmental diversity. Through artistic works such as multichannel concerts, sound walks, and participatory performances that address acoustic ecology, we cultivate a more sensitive relationship with the environment. Artists employ methods of deep listening, where the use of digital technologies is directed toward a deeper connection with both biotic and abiotic environments. Thematically, our work engages with sound pollution, the collection of sound archives of deteriorating ecosystems, the development of tools for understanding non-human others, and a critical examination of human cultural exceptionalism.

Andrej Fon in Vid Drašler: Zvočni mikroskop

The Sound Microscope workshop was developed as part of Cona’s educational activities for young audiences. It encourages children to actively listen to environmental sounds that are usually barely audible to the human ear. The workshop aims to spark curiosity about the soundscapes of the environment and to inspire exploration and creation of sounds using everyday objects.

Participants are introduced to the basic physical principles of sound transmission, which they test through practical exercises. The mentors present a short concert where objects become musical instruments and demonstrate the possibilities of creating both mechanical and digital tools—the sound microscope. With this device, participants can listen to quiet or nearly inaudible sounds and experiment with its use firsthand.