
Sight is an attempt to make the invisible phenomenon of sound perceptible within space. Originally conceived as a research project at the University of Tokyo, the work was designed as an exhibition space for presentation at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. A central stage was placed at the heart of the venue, allowing the process of perceptual transformation occurring inside to be observed from outside as well. Objects with differing forms, colors, and materials were assigned individual sound patterns, translating auditory information into a visual register. When the wearable device restricts the viewer’s field of vision, the soles of the feet become the primary means of spatial recognition. For this reason, tactile paving blocks were installed on the floor, enabling position and movement to be sensed through touch. Processed copper pipes were used to form the enclosure, creating a subtle tension and balance between the device and the body. This project does not aim to “see” sound, but rather to expose the structure of perception itself as a spatial apparatus.




Technical Data
Type: Commissioned Exhibition Design Project
Material: various materials
Size: H 3955 × W 9410 × D 6410 mm
Credit
Organisation: 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
Referred by : Sight (The University of Tokyo)
Programme : Sight
Concept and Spatial Design: Takatoku Nishi (Co-designer Anna Watanabe)
Production: Space Production Lab. (Task Force-style Group / Representative: Takatoku Nishi)
Shooting: KIOKU Keizo