You've been Sent a 30s Postcard – be Sure to Take a Look is an on-going piece, launched in 2023 as part of an international artists’ project, “We Put It All in a Box” 我們把它都裝在一個盒子裡, curated by SHIH Ya Tien.
Sarah created event scores during the experiment, collecting 30-second field recordings from participants in different cities, carefully examining the audio tracks using spectral analysis tools, and then recombining them into visual spectra. These images gradually increase during the staged exhibition process. However, the audience cannot hear the original sound clips, they can only imagine the moments and places depicted on the postcards through the subtle waveform changes on the surface.
Exhibition view at Waley Art Gallery (Taipei 2024)
Exhibition view at Waley Art Gallery (Taipei 2024)