In Touch
A tree's lifetime holds a vast amount of experience.
In Touch is an interactive installation that immerses participants in connecting with a forgotten tree from Amelisweerd through the memories preserved within its rings. By touching the tree's growth rings, participants trigger memories portrayed from a human perspective, offering a glimpse into the rich history witnessed by the tree throughout its existence.
The installation, crafted from local wood laid in with conductive biomaterial, with the auditory installation running on a BELA, immerses participants in the experience. The auditory component incorporates a blend of self-recorded and historical sourced sounds, including birdsongs, babbling water streams, bustling ant nests, and echoes of past events like the local nature conservation strike in Amelisweerd.
In line with sustainability principles, when the time comes, the BELA can be easily removed for use in other projects, while the rest of the installation can be directly composted.
Through this immersive journey, In Touch aims to foster a sense of connection with nature and encourage reflection on the importance of trees in sustaining life, while inviting viewers to contemplate the impact of human actions on the natural world.