Ample Space Between/ Sonic Installation

This March in the S/ash Gallery at WORM, we welcome the Rotterdam premiere of the "Ample Space Between" by Danya Pilchen (UA).

Danya Pilchen is a composer based in The Hague and a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague. He explores the human experience of time through sound and his work delves into the idea of ‘collective experiences’ of time , challenging the individuality of our perception and creating shared, immersive moments.

‘Ample Space Between’ is a site-specific sound installation that shapes and is shaped by the acoustics of the room where it is placed. It focuses on the connection between the aural experience of space and time by creating a ‘boundary’ or ‘hybrid’ space – a specific kind of acoustic space created by mixing the acoustics of several spaces. Created in collaboration with Gregor Connelly (creative audio technology, live electronics), Dennis Slootweg (metal stands), and Nirantar Yakthumba (coding), the installation features eight resonant objects designed to interact with their surroundings.

In preparation for the exhibition, the artist spent time measuring and analysing the acoustics of the S/ash Gallery to determine the best placement for each object and what sonic presence each of them could have in the room. All the sounds of the installation are based on the acoustic feedback generated in real time. The resonances that the visitors will hear are thus unique and specific to the space they are in.

On March 14th , Danya Pilchen and Gregor Connelly will present a live performance in which they will interact with the objects of the installation in real time. Here you are invited to reflect on the nature of time and our collective relationship to it through the fusion of sound, technology, and space.

The exhibition opens its doors March 12th-15th between 16:00-19:00.
On March 14th , the sound performance will take place at 19:00-19:30.

The S/ash Gallery is wheelchair accessible.