Familiars

Multi-media installation, exploring the presence and fragilities around data access in logistical systems.

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The first major collaboration between technology anthropologist Georgina Voss and critical sound artist Wesley Goatley, Familiars expands on their individual exploration of technology, culture and society, and draws on their shared interest in socio-technical systems.

Developed as a response to our increasing dependence on the large-scale infrastructures that haul commodities to us from around the world, Familiars transforms data broadcast from the major harbours, airports and railway hubs surrounding Brighton into a visceral visual and audio experience.

Immersed in real-time visual projections of cargo vessels, while listening to their data-mapped sounds, the audience experiences an intimacy and familiarity with the dynamics and textures of a logistics system that is designed to be invisible – one which we are rarely aware of, and only notice when its malfunction directly affects our lives.