Voice of the Water by Eric Powell
Rotary Telephone connects to the sounds of rivers and lakes in and near South River.
Voice of the Water is an interactive rotary telephone-based listening station that is on exhibit at the NAISA North Media Arts Centre in South River starting July 18, 2025.
Using sounds collected from the lakes and rivers around South River, Voice of the Water encourages listeners to connect with the local waterways as they explore the boundaries and overlaps between planes of existence. The Artist’s goal is to create a venue for contemplation, catharsis, and a deeper engagement with the surrounding environment.
Sound Fishing Invitation
Sound Fishing at the South River Cascade.
Go on a listening expedition to record underwater sounds in South River and vicinity. Equipped with a recorder, hydrophones and other sensitive microphones you will explore the sounds of water in intimate listening proximity.
The sounds you record will be included in Voice of the Water. Participation is FREE and the invitation is ongoing. Call NAISA or Email to make a 2 hour (maximum) appointment. All weather conditions are possible save for thunder and lightning storms. Dress appropriately for the conditions, including bug protection.
Eric Powell
Eric Powell, listening.
Eric Powell is a sound artist, composer, teacher, and tinkerer. His practice brings together maps, interactive technologies, and field recording to create unique interfaces for exploring both rural and urban sound environments. His work invites users to listen in new ways, challenging them to rethink the role of sound in their daily lives. He is a founding member of several media arts organizations, and has served on the board for both the Canadian Association for Sound Ecology and the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology. Eric regularly collaborates with other artists and academics, enabling him to share his work around the world.