About Artwork
Type(s)
- Interactive
- Outdoor
- Sound
- Temporary
A concept and production by Wireframe, in collaboration with Audiotopie, Plenum is a light and sound installation built around two stations inspired by the theremin and three light organs.
Each station responds to the movement of hands in the air. Between the three light organs, luminous flows move as if carried by the wind, while sound, rhythm, and intensity evolve with the participants’ gestures.
The word plenum, derived from Latin, means “full.” In both philosophy and physics, it refers to a space that is never truly empty. Apparent stillness is permeated by matter, energy, and invisible forces.
With Plenum, this concept becomes an experience. The work invites the public to activate this space at the heart of the stations. Through play, these subtle forces are revealed: movement generates sound, sound gives rise to light, and what once seemed invisible takes shape.
Plenum’s soundscape can respond to the story of each place it inhabits.
Whether inspired by local musical traditions, the surrounding landscape, or the history of a place, the soundscape becomes a site-specific composition that deepens the immersive experience and invites visitors to engage with the artwork through a stronger sense of place.
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Artist(s)
Wireframe
Wireframe is a Canadian public art agency specializing in the commissioning and production of artworks for public spaces. Combining curatorial expertise with hands-on production, the agency collaborates with artists and project partners to develop concepts, shape artistic visions, and deliver projects from idea to realization. Wireframe creates works that engage communities and transform the way people experience public places.
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Audiotopie
Since 2009, Audiotopie’s artists and team have been creating immersive works through site-specific installations, audio-guided experiences, and podcasts. Using sound as their primary medium, they craft narratives, themes, and atmospheres that respond to the unique character of each location. Their projects invite audiences to experience and reconnect with places in meaningful ways through original sound creations presented in public spaces and via podcasting. The cooperative’s expertise lies at the intersection of digital sound art, sonic architecture, and interactive media.
