THREADS

Draiflessen Collection

Concepts & Design Audio guides & audio dramas
The THREADS exhibition explored the symbolic significance of thread in human life by presenting contemporary art, ancient tools and graphics with Greco-Roman myths. These works encouraged contemplation of threads as symbols of personal and social narratives, from antiquity to the present and possibly into the future.

Our brief was to create three immersive audio experiences. The aim was to develop compelling stories that would immerse visitors in the fascinating mythological significance of threads in human life. Additionally, the audio pieces should link ancient times to contemporary art and the exemplary spinning tools on display in the exhibition.


Exhibition view THREADS, © Draiflessen Collection, Photo: Henning Rogge

Our work began with the myths of Ariadne, Arachne and the Moirai. Our challenge was to adapt these stories in an engaging way for visitors to the exhibition. We aimed to keep each audio piece between 5–8 minutes in length, giving visitors plenty of time to explore the entire exhibition.

Visitors were able to experience these audio stories at specially designed listening stations. These stations allowed them to reflect on the significance of threads as symbols of personal and social narratives in the context of the artefacts on display.
In addition, we created an audioguide that seamlessly integrates concept development and execution, culminating in recordings with professional voice actors.

THREADS audio guide, ©zone4
 

/ Impressions

/ Tasks

Concept development for audio stations, storytelling & script,
text editing, voice direction, UX design for audio stations, 
development of audio guide, programming, project management

/ Credits

Audio book: Dr. Maria Spitz, Christian Jacobi
Sound design in cooperation with: sounds fresh. gmbh
Photos: Henning Rogge

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