Fermynwoods Podcast 19 – Maja Zećo

Fermynwoods Podcast 19 – Maja Zećo

Author: Fermynwoods Contemporary Art April 22, 2023 Duration: 1:12:19

This episode of the Fermynwoods Contemporary Art Podcast features the work of Maja Zećo. In September 2022, Maja negotiated Hazel and Thoroughsale Woods from Corby town centre, Northamptonshire, as Silencer.


Silencer is a performance in a sensory impairment soundwalking suit complete with earplugs and noise-cancelling headphones. Where Maja experienced the environment in complete silence the suit made ‘the other’ visible in public while concealing gender, body shape and voice. At once both a playful intervention and an unexpected encounter, the work has connotations of protective clothing and social distancing that speak to larger fears of walking through woodland spaces.


At the heart of this work are two very important questions: “Who is listening?” and “Who is performing?”


Listeners are advised to listen with headphones as this is a binaural mix.

The following episode features themes that might be triggering for some listeners and contains strong language which may be unsuitable or offensive.


More at: https://fermynwoods.org/fermynwoods-podcast-19-maja-zeco


This episode has been edited by Astrid Björklund, the other half of SUBTERRA.


The accompanying visual is a video response to the episode, by artist Sapphire Goss.


Tucked away in the rural landscapes of Northamptonshire, an arts charity quietly cultivates some of the most intriguing conversations and sonic experiments you can hear. The Fermynwoods Contemporary Art Podcast extends that work directly into your headphones, transforming the medium itself into a gallery without walls. This isn't about recording traditional talks; it's an active, experimental space where contemporary art is both displayed and created specifically for audio. You might find yourself immersed in a newly commissioned piece of sound art one week, then dropped into an intimate discussion between artists the next, followed by a thoughtful audio essay that challenges how we perceive public space. By focusing on accessibility, this podcast ensures that innovative art isn't confined to a physical location, but lives and breathes from people's homes. Each episode is a curated experience, reflecting Fermynwoods' core mission of supporting life through art by commissioning meaningful engagements. It’s for anyone curious about the processes behind visual art and the potential of sound to frame new ideas. Listen and discover how a charity's remote commissions can resonate so personally, turning a private listen into a public encounter with the forefront of artistic practice.
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