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Branch By Branch

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Year 1

This project celebrates the wood branches collected from the Story Garden, observing them as unique entities. Their uniqueness is revealed through the distinct forms, shapes, lengths and surface patterns embodied by each branch and, through this project, they become part of a new narrative.

Transported from the Story Garden to their new home, the Triangle Site, the branches enter a new environment while being treated with care and handled with sensitivity. The idea of rebirth, one of the central themes of the project, emerged through research into artists such as Cornelia Parker and is reflected in the act of creatively carrying the collected wood branches to the new site.

Through their movement from the Story Garden to the Triangle Site, the branches enter a temporary new life, acquiring a renewed purpose during the transportation journey itself. While the creation of the instrument gives the branches a new existence, the branches themselves also give life, sound and purpose to an instrument created exclusively for them.

The first instrument iteration used wood and holes passing through its surface allowing the strings holding the wood branches to pass through. The idea of wood branches being hoisted originally emerged from the material marathon pairing ‘Hoist Wood’.

First Instrument Iteration

The first instrument iteration used wood and holes passing through its surface allowing the strings holding the wood branches to pass through. The idea of wood branches being hoisted originally emerged from the material marathon pairing ‘Hoist Wood’.

I made an instrument design before the final iteration where I was able to test for the first time the use of metal surfaces, alongside wood, and their effect on sound.

Pre-final Instrument Iteration

I made an instrument design before the final iteration where I was able to test for the first time the use of metal surfaces, alongside wood, and their effect on sound.

For the procession and as a final design iteration, I made an instrument that displays some curves and refined design features that allow it to simultaneously be played and held in the most effective means.

Front Side of Final Instrument Iteration

For the procession and as a final design iteration, I made an instrument that displays some curves and refined design features that allow it to simultaneously be played and held in the most effective means.

The back side of the final instrument iteration displays the material surfaces used to make sound when in contact with the wood branches. From left to right: aluminum, chipboard, steel and chipboard.

Back Side of Final Instrument Iteration

The back side of the final instrument iteration displays the material surfaces used to make sound when in contact with the wood branches. From left to right: aluminum, chipboard, steel and chipboard.

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