From The River’s Mouth (2025)
Artist in Residence: University of Salford Acoustics Laboratories
I am currently artist residence at the University of Salford’s Acoustics Laboratories, in partnership with From The Other and the University of Salford Art Collection. This project will culminate in a new work, From the River’s Mouth, premiering at Sounds from the Other City 2025.
During my residency, I have been working on a set of multi-channel installations across a series of unique acoustic rooms, including the anechoic chamber and reverberation room. Each installation will explore a different aspect of the River Irwell, taking listeners through the shifting landscapes and stories that make up the river’s past, present, and imagined future.
Over the past months, I have walked the river’s banks, gathering field recordings, photographs, and footage. I have also delved into historical archives, reflecting on how humans have shaped the river and how it, in turn, shapes us. These materials will come together in the final installations, creating sensory experiences that invite reflection on our connection to the river and our role in its care.
From the hum of the city near Manchester and Salford’s urban core to the vibrant life of Kersal Wetlands—where insects, birds, and plants thrive along the water’s edge—From the River’s Mouth contrasts human impact with nature’s resilience. The work invites listeners to consider the river not as a mere body of water, but as a living entity, constantly evolving and shaping the world around it.
You will be able to sign up to a set of special one off experiences on the day.
A further public presentation of the work will take place in Summer 2025, and the final piece will become part of the University of Salford Art Collection.
