By Aarti Jadu

1 - 5 November

EMBODIMENTS is a multichannel sound work for pathways and wayfinding, designed to reduce the adverse effects of industrial noise creating places to rest and regulate within urban space.

This project employs Indian sound theories [rāga music] and knowledge systems, drawing inspiration from hindu temples where architecture and frequencies correlate with the human body. The art precepts have physiological and mental health benefits facilitating a state shift and ritual available for the general public.

Accompanying the installation is a program of artistic responses to the work, both performative and interactive, as well facilitated embodied practices, held onsite at the gallery.

Aarti Jadu began her sound journey in the context of devotional music, originating from India. Being a first generation Australian artist, Aarti’s practice naturally bridges diverse ideologies for the survival of her own integrity.

She fervently explores voice through electronics to greater understand energy and its potential in relationships. Her recent work in trauma informed voice workshops + somatics, along with years of study in yoga and raga music, forged a path to collaborate with neuroscience graduates to communicate and discuss matters of human experience, philosophy + science.

With the support of Tina Stefanou, Rohan Rebeiro, Jordan Lacey, Zoltan Fecso + Mykah DeRose.

Artist/ Curator: Aarti Jadu

This project was co-produced by the City of Melbourne and Testing Grounds for Test Sites Phase 2.