The installation reflects on the human drive for technological progress and the need for resources and energy over the natural and cultural environment, highlighting lost values.
The pavilion was constructed by eight international students as part of a summer course that focused on learning from Laponia, its unique nature, exploitation, and history.
Since the 1920s, the state-owned company Vattenfall has exploited the Lule River, providing about 11% of Sweden's electricity while creating friction with the Sami community.
The sound installation serves as both a reminder of the lost natural sound of the waterfall and a reflection on the consequences of technological advancement.
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