Solar

Solar, at Festival De Oversteek Nijmegen & Oerol Terschelling , Netherlands

In this interactive installation, solar panels transform into a harmonious ensemble, powered by self-generated energy. It combines sustainability and art. The composition by Strijbos & Van Rijswijk resonates where choral voices and strings converge. Wander among the panels, take a seat, and admire the individual singing voices.

Countless small and medium-sized solar panels are scattered around, which together form a symphony. At the centre is an object reminiscent of a large sundial, a resting point where visitors can take a seat and let themselves be carried away by the sounds. The solar panels in Solar have a dual function. They not only provide the energy that brings the artwork to life, but also serve as individual sound sources. Each panel has its own unique singing voice, and together they form a harmonious chorus. Walking through the installation, you are immersed in a spatial composition performed by invisible voices and strings.

The weather plays a crucial role in this installation. While the sun brings it to life, dark clouds reduce the sound to a whispering silence.

Concept and composition Strijbos & Van Rijswijk, Design Marc van Vliet, Violin Yvonne van der Pol,
Sopranos Bauwien van der Meer, Linde Schinkel, Mijke Sekhuis, Els Mondelaers, Michaela Riener, Isabelle Storms, Daniella Buijck.