Essentia
About the project
Essentia was a collaborative artistic project between German light artist Kuno Seltmann and Jordanian sound artist Ahmad Masoud, exploring the relationship between light and sound within space.
The project was held at the German Lounge at the German Jordanian University, where the venue was transformed into an interactive art environment combining light installations and sound design. The audience was not merely observers but part of the experience itself, as their presence and movement contributed to shaping the artwork.
The project included a preparatory workshop, a performance, and an exhibition presented in one public evening.
Project Objectives
- Rethought the relationship between the artwork and the audience
- Explored the interaction between light and sound within space
- Supported young artists in the field of audiovisual arts
- Enhanced cultural exchange between artists from different backgrounds
Timeline
- Preparatory workshop conducted over several days
- Performance and exhibition held in one evening
Target Audience
- Emerging artists and practitioners in the creative field
- University students, especially from the German Jordanian University
- Audiences interested in experimental arts and new media
- Professionals working in the cultural sector
Process / Schedule
The project consisted of two main phases:
The Workshop The workshop offered a space for experimentation and learning, where participants developed audiovisual works using digital tools and simple materials in a collaborative environment supervised by the artists.
The Performance and Exhibition
In the second phase, the works were presented within an interactive artistic experience in which the audience moved inside the space and interacted with light and sound, becoming part of shaping the experience itself. The event concluded with an open discussion that enabled dialogue between the artists and the audience.
Participants
- Kuno Seltmann (Germany)
- Ahmad Masoud (Jordan)
- A group of young artists and university students