Talking Trees: A Nature Responsive Grove

This sound installation captures wind movement and nearby voices to create a real-time composition from the sounds of the Alby forest and its shoreline. Enhanced natural sounds reveal often overlooked qualities: swaying trees, creaking branches, falling rain, and distant tidal rhythms. These subtle, often unheard elements blend with the existing soundscape, acknowledging visitors who wish to become part of the system. Nestled among the trees, motion sensors and a concealed microphone capture the forest’s gentle hum, transforming it into a living composition. As gusts intensify, the forest awakens in a chorus of creaking wood and shimmering leaves. To experience the installation, enter the grove. Speak, sing, play with your voice to be included sonically; your words will soon vanish. Or remain silent and immerse yourself in the surroundings.

"Talking Trees: A Nature Responsive Grove" was commissioned by the 13th edition of the MOMENTUM biennale, Moss, Norway and will be playing from the 14 June – 12 October 2025.

https://momentum.no/location/jeloy-forest-and-fjord/

https://momentum.no/artist/natasha-barrett/