Nearshore
multimedia installation, 30 min., 2026
Notes on audience experiences
In both composition and presentation, I aim to normalize diverse forms of attention and perception. I am interested in creating conditions where multiple modes of listening are welcomed.
In Nearshore I tried to give audiences options of how to engage with the work. Those who are tired or easily overwhelmed can settle into the slow-paced, room-filling soundscape at moderate volume. Listeners seeking more intense input can zoom into details of field recordings on the headphones while still hearing the speakers. Transcriptions serve more than Deaf or hard‑of‑hearing audiences: they provide structure for people who process verbally or want to learn more about sources of sound. Colorful spotlights in a dark room, video projections and a booklet of historical maps give anchors for restless eyes something to anchor on without forcing fixed focus.
As someone whose attention and auditory processing is affected by multiple neurodevelopmental conditions, I prioritize experiences that offer choice and accommodation. And while we can’t meet every need, I want to demonstrate that different needs can coexist and that no single mode of perception is inherently more important than another.
In both composition and presentation, I aim to normalize diverse forms of attention and perception. I am interested in creating conditions where multiple modes of listening are welcomed.
In Nearshore I tried to give audiences options of how to engage with the work. Those who are tired or easily overwhelmed can settle into the slow-paced, room-filling soundscape at moderate volume. Listeners seeking more intense input can zoom into details of field recordings on the headphones while still hearing the speakers. Transcriptions serve more than Deaf or hard‑of‑hearing audiences: they provide structure for people who process verbally or want to learn more about sources of sound. Colorful spotlights in a dark room, video projections and a booklet of historical maps give anchors for restless eyes something to anchor on without forcing fixed focus.
As someone whose attention and auditory processing is affected by multiple neurodevelopmental conditions, I prioritize experiences that offer choice and accommodation. And while we can’t meet every need, I want to demonstrate that different needs can coexist and that no single mode of perception is inherently more important than another.