Li Yilei & aus - 音形物像 - 詩聲茶會
sound installation for Mejiro Garden, collaboration between Li Yiei and aus
As a typhoon approached, the tranquil tearoom of Mejiro Garden became the stage for a sound installation by Li Yilei and aus. During asia tour, Li Yilei crafted a multi-sensory experience that combined sculptural and auditory elements. Using found objects gathered throughout their travels, Li constructed improvised sculptures that served not only as visual focal points but also as sound sources. These were paired with two contrasting sonic layers: one derived from organic field recordings and the resonances of the sculptures themselves, and the other, an inorganic, sci-fi-like drone. This interplay of tactile and mechanical sounds created a fascinating dialogue with the traditional tea room’s serene atmosphere (as captured in the first part of the video).
aus delved into the historical roots of this tearoom, referencing Akai Tori, Japan’s first literary magazine for children. Reading prose poems written by children from that era, aus interwove the rhythmic sounds of water used in tea preparation with the ambient noises of the surrounding garden, creating a delicately layered sonic tapestry (featured in the middle section of the video).
The two artists’ contributions, unfolding across two tatami rooms, occasionally converged, blending into a harmonious interplay of sound that filled the tearoom. In a space traditionally reserved for quiet contemplation, sound became the centerpiece, transforming the serene afternoon into a rare dialogue between silence and resonance.
music/sound by Li Yilei & aus
PA by Fly sound
movie directed by Ryo Mitamura
special thanks: Joan Low, Cuushe, Yugo, Erico Ori
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目白庭園で2024年8/28に開催されたLi Yilei、ausによるサウンド・インスタレーションの記録映像
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