On the occasion of the 39th edition of transmediale the Schering Stiftung hosts a listening session titled Ouverture by Chilean artist Nicole L’Huillier in collaboration with Colombian sound artist and producer Nyksan.
The session revolves around the interactive Dream-Drums, created originally for the 36th Ljubljana Biennial in 2025. Dream-Drums are sculptures and/or instruments fitted with elastic microphone membranes that transform touch into sound.
The sounds resulting from playing the drums are digitally processed and combined with dreamy textures and drone compositions based on Theta (4-8 hz) and Alpha waves (8-13 Hz). They fill the space and resonate with the brainwave activity and heartbeat patterns of the listeners. This way the visitors are guided into states of rest such as relaxation, meditation, dreaming, or mind wandering. All of those are of major importance to health and well-being as they encourage the processing of emotions, cause stress relief, and enhance creativity.
From April 2026, Schering Stiftung will present L’Huillier’s first solo show in Berlin titled Rehearsal Room and curated by Christina Landbrecht.
Ouverture is organized in collaboration with DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program. Nyksan's stay in Berlin is made possible by a fellowship from the DAAD Arts and Media Program, financed by funds from the Federal Foreign Office. With the support of DIRAC – Division for Cultures, Arts, Heritage and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile.
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