submerged
October 1st, 2020submerged was a sound installation commissioned by James Pearson for an exhibition at the Hand Art Center in September and October of 2020.
When I was invited to create a sound piece that would complement the photography of Bruce Mozert and Alexander Diaz in this exhibit, I was immediately reminded of those hours spent listening beneath the surface of DeLeon Springs. During my many visits, I captured many hydrophone recordings punctuated by passing swimmers and joyful splashes. Occasionally, sounds from above the surface, like conversations between people or the roar of powerful engines, leak into these underwater recordings. The faint crackle of shells churning in the waters of the spring boil, a constant part of the underwater soundscape at DeLeon Springs, is heard throughout.
The selections in this exhibit are presented on three independent loops on single speakers. Once set in motion, their varied durations ensure that the sounds will continually recombine in unique ways for the next 58 days.
Special thanks to James Pearson for curating this group exhibition, and to Alexander Diaz and Monroe Family Collection for permission to include their photographs in this video documentation.
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