Signal Extraction

Application summary

Signal Extraction is a sound art project situated within Sipoonkorpi National Park, aiming to elucidate the one-sided interspecies communication provoked by the widespread dissemination of sounds in our hyper-industrialized era. By utilizing trees as receptors to collect frequencies for subsequent manipulation, the project delves into the intricacies of arboreal communication networks, drawing inspiration from historical experiments such as General George Owen Squier's tree-based radio connections. While tree communication experienced a brief resurgence during the Vietnam War, its mainstream adoption became anachronistic with technological advancements. This initiative serves as a critique of extractivism, emphasizing the importance of listening to 'the other' in a world where non-human entities are often marginalized. Departing from animistic beliefs, the project examines the impact of human influence on the environment, particularly through the lens of noise pollution and its legal and environmental implications. As the Earth's soundscape undergoes perpetual transformation due to hyper-industrialization, understanding the complexities of our acoustic environment becomes paramount, especially in managing non-audible frequencies. Sipoonkorpi National Park, with its network of antennas, exemplifies the intricate relationship between urban and rural environments, reflecting on the tangible effects of human activity on various ecosystems.