Rodrigo Morán Silva

Geometry of the Planets

Site-specific immersive installation
Iron strings, contact microphones, water, light, modified audio systems
Sound design by Thomash (Thomas Haferlach)
Installation by Rodrigo Morán
Monopol Berlin
2022

Geometry of the Planets is an interactive installation informed by the idea of the Music of the Spheres. Developed in collaboration with the musical artist Thomash, who contributed the sound dimension of the work, the piece translates planetary motion into a system of tension, vibration, and resonance through eight strings tuned in relation to the orbital frequencies of the planets in the solar system. Activated through touch, each string generates a corresponding sonic frequency transmitted through water, where public interaction gives rise to cymatic patterns that appear as unstable geometries in continuous transformation.

The installation reflects on the continuity between physical structure, vibration, and perceptual experience.

Geometry of the Planets. Light design
Geometry of the Planets. Strings movement
Geometry of the Planets
Geometry of the Planets. Detail view.
Geometry of the Planets
Geometry of the Planets. Activated string
Geometry of the Planets
Geometry of the Planets. Reflected light image.