Qanat Performance

About the Performance

Qanat is an interactive sound and light installation named after the ancient Iranian underground water channel system. By amplifying the resonant qualities of a traditional rug with the sound of water, a pendulum microphone above picks up rug vibrations, movement, and room tone, creating a live feedback loop. Visitors are invited to sit, lie, or stand on the rug, altering the transmission of sound throughout the gallery. The exhibition also includes embossed topographical prints created by Asgary’s breath and a video work referencing water, transmission, and incommunicability. Qanat reminds us that we are all born into the comforting darkness of sound and water.

Performance and Special Event

• Date and Time: Friday, May 16, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
• Location: Botanical Gardens
• Details: Live vocal rendition of Qanat 5 by Sholeh Asgary, with a potential live performance featuring Electronic_Khipu_ by Patricia Cadavid.