Manuel Fois: Bridging the Auditory and Visual Aesthetics

Transcending the Sonic: Visualizing Audio in Manuel Fois’ Unique Art Form

Manuel Fois’ art investigates the intricate relationship between virtual and physical images, in addition to navigating the complex dynamics of language transmigration. Rooted firmly in the present – an era where technology exerts a strong influence on everyday events – his artistic research focuses on lengthy audio recordings captured using commonplace devices including microphones, smartphones, and voice assistants.

As a result, his creative process involves the meticulous selection of shorter audio tracks from these extensive sessions before introducing them into a conversion software. From this point, the software translates these auditory spectrums into graphic visuals, forming the bedrock of his two-dimensional work.

In their final form, these images are reproduced using the silkscreen process on mirrored surfaces and black glass plates, which are a visual translation of the original audio file, embodying the concept of transposition from one language to another.

“My work today offers many alternatives, but the digital matrix, the cornerstone of my craft, has remained constant” says Manuel Fois.

This consistency in his digital approach has been a definitive attribute of his art, allowing him to bridge the divide between the auditory and visual in an innovative, thought-provoking way.

The Fakewhale Vault houses Manuel Fois’ genesis piece, “REMODEL“. This unique piece is a 3D sculpture created from sound file AUD_446739, a testament to his inventive approach to transforming sound into visual form and embodying his distinctive artistic methodology.