SUBLIME SYNAESTHESIA 01
A journey into deep time and the violent geological history of the Oslo Rift
As part of the exhibition project 'Betraktninger = Observations, Dialogues and Actions' we worked on activating geological sights across Oslo with AR experiences responding to the unique characteristics and history of each location. Geologist Henrik H. Svensen guided us on a walk around Akershus Festning, where we got a closer look at rare volcanic rocktypes and dramatic geological formations.
This iteration of the sublime synaesthesia concerns the formation of the Oslo Rift, informed by and created in conversation with geologist Henrik H. Svensen. Oslo may seem an unlikely place to experience the sublime but in the liminal spaces of the city one can read the fingerprints of a deep and violent past. A story of changing climates and explosive volcanic eruptions. Far from being an inert commodity, the ground beneath our feet is a snapshot of a dynamic geological saga played out over millions of years. Shown at Galleri Blunk - Trondheim and at ROM - Oslo.
"The exhibition “Betraktninger = Observations, Dialogues and Actions” is a multifaceted exhibition project that arose through a collaboration between Oslo Architecture Triennale, Master in art and public spaces (MAPS) at Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO) and ROM for kunst og arkitektur. The three institutions work with different methods targeting the connection between art, architecture, public space and urban planning. This common interest has built the foundation for a collaboration focused on the role of art in neighborhoods."
