About::
Drowning in Æther is a project by Matthias Hurtl focusing on the audibility of satellite signals, electromagnetism, and telecommunication networks through a practice-based approach. The project aims to delve into the narratives of the invisible signals around us, highlighting the expansive, systemic, and geological attributes of the Technosphere.
Drowning.in/Æther is an archive, a collection of sounds and recordings, images, as well as found footage, debris, and artifacts found during the research. It attempts to give an insight into the practice called 'signal hunting' and maybe inspire others to drown in the Æther too.
Knowledge transfer and demystifying radio technology are crucial parts of the project through the intersection of art and education. Therefore, the project involves facilitating workshops on the reception of satellite signals, makeshift antenna building, free open-source software, and self-built amateur radio tools.
Furthermore, the project takes the form of audio-visual performances, sound installations, and fixed media compositions.
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