Waterbowls. Sound performance by Tomoko Sauvage

The Public Program of Pirelli HangarBicocca dedicated to the exhibition “A Seed Under Our Tongue” by Saodat Ismailova will conclude, on Thursday 9 January 2025 at 7 PM, with the sound performance Waterbowls by composer and artist Tomoko Sauvage.

Tomoko Sauvage, composer of the soundtrack for Saodat Ismailova’s film Chillahona (2022) currently on display, will activate the sound device Waterbowls in dialogue with the works in the exhibition space.

The title of the project Waterbowls (2006-ongoing), takes its name from the device created by Sauvage inspired by the Jaltarang, a traditional instrument from southern India. Through extensive research on the tactile properties of materials, Sauvage transformed porcelain bowls into electroacoustic water instruments.  Clay, stones, shells, and glass objects are used by Sauvage as instruments that amplify even the most imperceptible, otherwise inaudible vibrations through the presence of water.

Admission to the event is free. Places are limited and booking is recommended.
Online bookings are available from Monday 23rd December 2024.

 

 

TOMOKO SAUVAGE

Tomoko Sauvage is a Paris-based Japanese composer and artist who is best known for the long-time musical and performance practice on her original instrumentarium assembling water, ceramics, and electronics. Her work centers around tactile materiality of vibrant objects and the use of the chance as a compositional method. Sauvage has performed at Barbican Centre, London, Palais de Tokyo, Paris, MaerzMusik, Berlin, Musée d’art moderne de Paris, Manifesta 13, Marseille, Roskilde Festival, Denmark, and RIBOCA, Rigam and her installation and video works have been shown at Sharjah Art Foundation, Portland Institute for Contemporary Art and Maison Tavel, Geneve.