The Academy of Rhythmorphology (ARm) welcomed to two days of experiments, workshops and presentations – from the tidal zone to the eigenfrequency of bedrock, from purification rituals outside the sewage treatment plant to all-encompassing quantum physics, and from the rawness of human voices to conversations with an old oak tree.
With contributions by Marte Aas (artist and filmmaker) and Anders Kvellestad (physicist), Margrethe Pettersen (artist) and Robel Temesgen (artist), Torgeir Vassvik (musician), Izabela Żółcińska (artist) and Simon Hasselø Kline (marine biologist), Sakib Saboor (photographer), and the Academy of Rhythmorphology initiators, Arjen Mulder (writer), Hilde Methi (curator), and Signe Lidén (artist).
About ARm
ARm wants to challenge the distinctions between exhibition, workshop, and research. Formats that can contribute to creating new understandings through connections of artistic experiences, exercises, lectures, walks and conversations are explored. In the wake of Arm#1, the initiators and the participating artists have seen how the experiences have contributed further to practices. When the academy is opened to a larger public, it is in the spirit of ambition to create room for speculation for both the public and performers/creators.
The Red Tide Workshop
The phenomenon of red tide has been observed since ancient times, although it carries a certain stigma today. Harmful algal blooms are caused by specific species of phytoplankton that contain pigments, which can range in colour from green and brown to red. Sometimes, however, there is no visible colour at all.
Of the more than 5,000 known species of marine phytoplankton worldwide, approximately 2% are considered harmful or toxic.
Despite the name, red tides are not related to the tidal movement of water.
This serves as a starting point for The Red Tide workshop — a dialogue between artist Izabela Żółcińska and marine biologist Simon Hasselø Kline.
What kind of microworld rises with the tide and sustains our oxygen-based ecosystem?
The workshop includes the collection of water samples from the Ormsund area, their examination under the microscope, and the projection of video material.
“…the salty fluid that courses through our veins is a reminder of our aqueous origins.”
– David Suzuki
Links:
https://arm.flytedokk.org/activities
https://fotogalleriet.no/exhibition/electrification-ripples-and-a-glass-plate/