Yolande Harris is an artist and researcher who explores the idea of sound consciousness. Her projects consider navigation technologies, extending perception beyond the range of human senses, technological mediation of underwater environments and our relationship with other species. Walking is central to her practice, creating sound walks to evoke our perceptions in natural and urban environments. Her underwater sound projects aim to bring us closer to this off-the-beaten-track environment, encouraging connection, understanding and empathy with the ocean.

I listened to Yolande’s MELT ME INTO THE OCEAN LIGHTHOUSE WALK and the sound clips had the sound of sea creatures calling like I’ve never heard before. The fantastical sound with the synth sounds, as if I could see fish moving through the sparkling ocean. It gave me a new appreciation for the ocean, as it was one of the few times I had ever heard creatures calling in the ocean.