Like Lichens Listen

Inspired by the symbiotic interactions of lichens and the extraordinary solidarity of the vegetal world which fosters collaboration between organisms of completely different natures, Like Lichens Listen is a series of installations by filmmakers and artists Silvia Maglioni & Graeme Thomson drawing upon rushes and research materials from their 2019 feature film Common Birds. Originally commissioned by Fondazione Merz, this modular installation is conceived as an immersive environment where we can dwell in an awareness of deep time. Images of the Garajonay Forest (La Gomera), an ancient living organism that hosts an enormous variety of endangered plants and species combine with a shifting electroacoustic soundscape in an invitation to re-enchant the world and listen to the play of inter-species alliances.

The projection of this piece is part of Teresa Castro’s conference, which will take place starting at 7pm, at the same location.

LIKE LICHENS LISTEN (Variation IV)
Silvia Maglioni & Graeme Thomson
17’21” HD Looped Video, Stereo
© Silvia Maglioni & Graeme Thomson 2022