In collaboration with Sujin Seo /// production: C2Artechnology  

“stormchaser” creates a moving tornado within a closed interior space, merging natural phenomena with biophilia - the human tendency to seek connection with nature. The work examines the tension between fascination and fear, control and vulnerability.

Inspired by storm chasing - a recreational yet life-threatening pursuit - “stormchaser” explores the sublime experience of nature. Studies describe the sublime as a combination of awe and inspiring energy: fear, vulnerability, respect, vitality, and unity with forces larger than oneself.

By generating an artificial tornado, the work simulates this emotional spectrum. Layered siren sounds - constructed from custom-built mechanical devices - shift between dissonance and rare moments of harmony, transforming a warning signal into an ambivalent sonic experience. The installation is about the illusion of control over nature, while revealing a deep longing for transcendence and meaning.