Tomoko Sauvage

Inspired by Noguchi's interest in both classical Japanese Gagaku and the emergence of electronic instruments such as the Theremin, Sauvage will use two of the sculptures themselves - Tsukubai and Mountains Forming - as well as her ceramic waterbowl instruments to generate a soundscape accompanying the exhibition.

Over the past decade, Sauvage has been developing her unique electro-acoustic instrument, waterbowls – combining water, hydrophones (underwater microphones), porcelain and glass bowls. Her musical experimentation is grounded in a live-performance-based practice that investigates improvisation and interaction with environment. Sauvage’s work contemplates, tunes and connects with both the material and the immaterial in keeping a fragile balance between hazard and mastery.