Anne Niemetz's Kihikihi installation creatively integrates sonic and visual elements to explore the ecology of chorus cicadas. Utilizing a system of electronic insects and sculptural trees, the installation responds to user interaction, creating a polyrhythmic sound cloud that mimics a natural insect chorus. This interactive piece serves both as an homage to cicadas and as a reflective comment on the human-insect relationship, particularly in light of declining insect populations and the environmental impact of technological alternatives like robotic pollinators.
The Kihikihi installation emphasizes the interconnectedness of plants, insects, and humans, creating a reflection on our shared ecosystems and the impact of declining insect populations.
By simulating a dynamic acoustic environment of a natural insect chorus, Kihikihi invites participants to experience the sound of cicadas through user interaction with electronic insects.
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