Jonas Denzel’s piece features a barrage of hands discovering the architecture of theMART’s façade. Inspired by drums, Denzel’s work is often interactive and rhythmically adept, created in reference to the surrounding environment - not just visually but also in terms of sounds. For his Art on theMART commission, hands will knock, rub, clap, and perform a rhythm-choreography across one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings, encouraging members of the public to join in. All sounds were recorded at theMART building and composed to a arousing beat by Sören Schaudel.
The work transforms the building itself into a towering musical instrument.
Idea/Concept/Direction: Jonas Denzel
Sound: Sören Schaudel
Drone Videography: Courtesy of Art on theMART