LAURA PAPKE
Laura Papke was born in 1992 in Munich (Germany) and currently lives and works in Eindhoven (Netherlands). Her interdisciplinary practice is situated between art, science, and spirituality, manifested through the exploration of body, sound, performance, ritual, and technology. The synthesis of performative design strategies, biofeedback technology, and scientific research defines the core of her methodology. Through her diverse approach, she seeks to transcend conventional boundaries, blurring the lines between scientific and spiritual ways of knowing. As an artist, she strives to establish spaces for mutual care and contribute to the development of self-organized systems of care. With a keen interest in techno-feminism, a feminist perspective that addresses the multifaceted relationship between technology and gender, her intention is to offer new perspectives on healing practices in a technology-driven world. She aims to reimagine the purpose of technology, shifting our focus towards nurturing our collective spiritual well-being.
Sonic Driving
21.09. • 13:00 – 17:00 & 22.09. 13:00 – 15:00 • Every 30 minutes recurring • Westwerk • Participative Performance
Sonic Driving is a participatory performance that invites people to connect with themselves and others through their heartbeat. Sensors detect the pulse of five participants and transmit the data to a digital synthesizer. Each participant has their own speaker playing frequencies between 90 and 120 hertz, making the heartbeats not only audible but also tangible in the body. Each individual heartbeat triggers a unique and distinctive sound. Combined, these sounds merge harmoniously into a collective symphony that literally “touches” from within.
Photo © Femke Reijerman
