Auralis

AURALIS is a visual and experiential ode to photosynthesis. Three sculptural forms embody the elements of light, air, and water, and are arranged in a circle like a modern campfire: a place of encounter, ritual, and exchange. Interactive visuals created by Victor Vanderbeck are projected onto the sculptures. Visitors can influence these images in real time and generate music through three hand-tracking sensors positioned around the installation. The instruments and music were developed by Wouter Duprez, resulting in a playful jam session between image, sound, and audience—where collaboration and interaction take center stage. The sculptures were designed and built by AKÆRI (Sander van Bellegem), with a focus on natural and ecologically responsible materials. Their surface consists of clay paint on a base layer of bio-based PLA, reinforced with jute fiber for structure and texture. Each material was carefully selected in an exploration of sustainability and biodegradability—a process that exposes the tension between ecological intention and technological reality.