“Hyperion’s Echo” is a mesmerizing contemporary art installation that spans a large gallery space. The centerpiece is a giant metallic sphere suspended from the ceiling, with hundreds of thin strings reaching down and converging at a single point directly below it. The strings are each connected to a small speaker, which emits a soft humming noise. As visitors move around the space, their movements are tracked and interpreted by an array of sensors. The resulting data is fed into a custom algorithm that transforms it into a complex soundscape that interacts with the sphere and the strings, creating an immersive and ever-changing audio-visual experience.

The concept of “Hyperion’s Echo” is inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Hyperion, the Titan of light, and his daughters, the Titanesses of memory. It explores the relationship between light, sound, memory, and perception, inviting the viewer to reflect on the fleeting nature of experience and the impermanence of memory. By highlighting the connection between the physical and the abstract, the installation encourages a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all things. “Hyperion’s Echo” was unveiled today at the Museum of Modern Art and is the latest work by Frank Bueltge, a Berlin-based artist who specializes in data-driven art. Check out his previous piece, “Shimmering Dreamscape,” here.