Singing
During the meetings, we become sensitive to the hidden dimensions and temporal layers of nature. We explore how we can imitate the sounds of nature, such as the hum of the wind, the lapping of water or the singing of birds? Without words, we let our voices blend into the environment and become part of the landscape. How does our body feel when it produces sounds that resonate with nature? The exercises are done together in a group, and no one is required to perform individually. You can participate in any way you want. During the meetings, audio material will be recorded, which will become part of the exhibition opening at the Oulu Art Museum in the fall of 2026. Participants can become part of the result of the project if they wish.
There are three meetings in total and they will be held at Ii Community College (Puistotie 1, 91100 Ii) on Mondays, June 2nd, June 9th and June 16th, from 6 to 8 p.m. No advance registration is required, you can just show up. You can also participate even if you can’t make it to all the meetings.
Swimming
There are three meetings and they are held at the Vihkosaari beach (Illinsaarentie 6-14. 91100 II) on Sundays 1st, 8th and 22nd of June at 4 pm to 7 pm. Advance notice isn’t needed. You can also participate even if you don’t get to come to all the meetings. Bring with you a towel and a swimsuit.
During the meeting we go on a calm and profound journey in our environment through cameras and recording devices. ? We’ll move together in water, feeling it’s power and lightness, listening it’s sounds. Can swimming be a way to connect with our scenery, with each other and out bodies?
The exercises are done together with the group. You can join in the way you want. During the meeting is recorded material that is going to be a part of Oulu’s art museum’s exhibition that opens in autumn 2026. This means that participators have a possibility to be a part of the project’s end result.
About the artist and the project
Elina Bry is an artist in residence at Ii KulttuuriKauppila in Photo North’s Adaptation-project. During her residency, Bry will explore the relationship between humans and nature in our time of climate anxiety and climate change. The resulting work will address the topic through moving images, sound and performance. The work will be part of the main exhibition of the Adaptation-project, which will open at the Oulu Art Museum in October 2026. Read more about Elina Bry’s earlier projects here: Artist | Elina Bry
A past participant’s comment on the sound moments:
“Being in a choir has been so liberating – there’s no pressure to find
the right notes, just space to experiment and let our voices follow
the group and our feelings. It’s freeing to work with the seasons and
the elements and let them guide us instead of sticking to a certain
structure. There’s something really healthy about creating sound
together in an organic way – it feels natural and alive.”