IEVA VAITI
sound, art, technology
TERRA POETICA
“In a lab, an experiment runs its course until the human in charge decides it’s time to make an observation. Then, suddenly, there is something to be studied—particles stand still, as if rooted in place. Is the test result positive or negative? Where has the experiment landed the human?”
Terra Poetica is a living lab experiment, where audiences are invited to pause and make observations as they explore Earth itself. As they move through the space, what impact do they have on their environment? Where do their investigations take them, and what are the results of their experiments?
Exhibited at: Science Gallery, London 2026, Hypha Studios Paddington 2025
Creation of Terra Poetica was made possible with support from Science Gallery London, Imperial College London, Hypha Studios, and Brain Audio. The concept for the work was developed following a period of arts-based research alongside leading quantum physicists, and takes inspiration from the theory of quantum entanglement.
Credits:
Alyssa Martens - Poet & Co-Artist
Rupert Oulton – Physicist, Nanophotonics (Imperial College London)
Steve Kolthammer – Quantum Physicist (Imperial College London)
Clelia Altomonte – Theoretical Physicist (King’s College London)
Materials: Speakers, custom sensor matts & electronics, hanging fabrics
Tools: Max MSP, arduino, processing