Fantastic Flora
| Role | Creative Technologist |
| Client | Shaker Mountain, Lowres |
| Team | Shreya Patel, Design + Fabrication |
| Location | Lebanon Springs, NY |
| Date | September 2024 |
Overview
This project was an immersive installation made for the very last edition of Shaker Mountain- a ‘smart house and techno in a family-and-friends setting on 250 acres of tree-topped mountain land’ [Resident Advisor]
Fantastic Flora suspended installation
Project Description
I was involved in technical direction, integration, and installation of this project, working directly with designer + lead fabricator Shreya Patel.
This project began with a question “what would you want to see at a music festival?” Shreya imagined something that people could sit underneath and enjoy a moment of peace within a hectic festival atmosphere.
Flower structure detail
We began thinking of a large suspended flower, similar to a conch shell, where holding your ear up to it would allow you to hear the ocean- instead you would hear the calls and chirps of tropical birds from a rainforest far away.
Installation in the woods
Fantastic Flora at night
Technology Stack
- Spatial audio system
- Suspended structural design
- Ambient soundscape programming
- Festival-grade installation techniques
Key Features
- Large suspended flower structure
- Immersive tropical bird audio
- Peaceful refuge within festival environment
- Integration with natural surroundings
Festival attendees experiencing the installation
Outcomes
The installation provided a unique moment of tranquility and wonder at the final Shaker Mountain festival, offering attendees a space for reflection and connection with nature through audio and design.
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to Andrew Giugno / Lowres, and Nikki Cohen for throwing such a legendary party in the woods! Huge appreciation to Shreya Patel for the incredible design and fabrication work.