Elisabeth de Brabant Contemporary
Léa Dumayet
25 minutes of dynamic calibration
A live acoustic intervention introduces crystal resonance into the space, where glass reveals light and scent renders the air perceptible as matter. Entering the suspended passage created by Léa Dumayet, invited artist Lidiya Kolodina activates the installation through the sound of a rare glass harmonica, crafted with a specialised glass formula designed to produce a stable and crystalline tone.
As vibrations move through the metastable forms, the atmosphere, and the body itself, the work shifts into a temporary state of resonance — bringing pulse, tension, and movement into the exhibition for 25 minutes.
For the performance, Lidiya Kolodina will wear Castanea sativa (sweet chestnut), a sculptural armor by Andrea Bordács from the Armours of Belonging series. The armor is inspired by the chestnut shell, which protects something fragile with its spiny surface. The work reflects Bordács’s ongoing interest in forms of protection rooted not in defense, but in care, resistance, and preservation. As the sound of the glass harmonica resonates throughout the space, the armor becomes an integral part of the performance atmosphere, creating a subtle dialogue between body, fabric, and acoustic vibration.
The performance unfolds within CILIA and EXUVIAE, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the exhibitions through a subtle sonic environment where sound, material, scent, and movement continuously interact.
Performance curated by Anna Shpilko.
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