Dan O’Toole: Voices from the Void

The exhibition features nine drums, displayed as wall-hanging objects, that, when approached, begin to vibrate and produce a sine wave. The drum skins, painted black, act as a void, drawing focus to the sound being projected; singing to the audience and harmonising with the other drums, the room becomes an instrument and the audience the players. This interactive installation is an invitation to connect, play and collaborate through sound and movement.

The artist Daniel O’Toole explains, “I am interested in observing how the group may behave in these settings; do people coordinate movements to express particular musical ideas? Will the effect of silence and timing become relevant in how people play this piece? Is there a meditative and quiet atmosphere to the installation, or does it bring out people’s inner child and become joyous and noisy?”

“With no one present, the drums sit silent, so this work only sings when interacted with…the audience behaviour and exploring different social parameters are just as critical to the artwork as the drums themselves.”

Open Day Performance with artist Dan O’Toole:

Celebrate the opening of Voices from the Void with an interactive performance by artist Dan O’Toole from 11am to 12pm on Sunday 26 July.

Free event. Limited places. Bookings essential.