earth fragments is a sound- and ceramic piece where Asalaus’ interest in geology and electrical engineering are combined. Ceramic sculptures form a landscape that moves and resonates as the sculptures knock against each other. Subtle movements within the piece encourage the viewer to pay close attention to the sculptures and the copper wires that appear from under them. The movements and the sounds are reminiscent of seismic activity, which is the main inspiration behind the piece. The origin of the movements are seismic waves recorded from the mountain Hengill that are played through the sculptures, as some of the sculptures have an attached copper coil and magnet, like those used in speakers to make them vibrate and emit sound waves. This makes the sculptures act as speakers and move as a speaker cone would if a low frequency sound (like a seismic wave) were to be played through it.

A rough and rocky surface characterizes the colorful ceramic sculptures’ surface, as volcanic craters were the inspiration for their making. The colors are from clay harvested from Krýsuvík and upon close inspection a scent of sulfur can be noted.

All exhibitions open on Friday, August 28 at 5pm and remain open during each location’s regular opening hours until September 4.