PRESENCE (2021)

interactive sound object, LP record from recycled materials, gramophone, 14min39s

Presence is a result of collaboration with Greta - highly sensitive mare who after years of abuse was taken under care of a young woman. With time they have built a strong relationship based on respect, empathy and trust. The recording took place at the stables where she lives. The process was preceded with a slow introduction and adjusted fully to her needs. The final record consists of 14min39s chosen from few hours of audio material, composed so as to mimic Greta's presence. Studies suggest that auditory stimuli are more effective in evoking feelings than visual perception. Hearing the sounds of a certain living body, recognizing movements and emotions allows the listener to bond with the perceived being.