Echo-Eco Fear
Research on the Role of Acoustic Ecosystems in Shaping Identity
Kreshnik Arifi (Prishtina, 2000) completed his bachelor’s studies in Conceptual Art and New Media at the University of Prishtina. He has an exploratory approach to the new potentials of contemporary art, and this exploration focuses on continuous experimentation in the fields of video art, sound, and the use of space as a potential for building ideas.
In recent years, Kreshnik’s interest has developed towards artistic interventions in public spaces. The specifics of space, such as architecture, history, and the current context, are elements he takes into account to define the characteristics and conditions of artistic interventions.
He is currently in the early stages of an artistic research project that aims to explore the communicative potential of sound as a medium. By using unconventional sound sources and creating new acoustic structures, he seeks to build a new auditory language that interacts with existing spaces and acoustic architecture.
Kreshnik is part of the INFRARED Residency program with the project “Echo – Eco Fear.” This research project examines the impact of rural and urban acoustic landscapes on the shaping of individual and collective identity. By analyzing the distinctive sonic characteristics of these two environments, the project aims to understand the relationships and tensions that arise between them. A key aspect of the research is exploring the potential for communication between these two ecosystems, addressing how sound affects and mediates this relationship.
As a reference point, the project relies on Mike Davis’ concept of the Ecology of Fear, reinterpreting it in an acoustic dimension. In this context, fear and insecurity are interpreted through the clash between fragile rural sounds and monumental urban structures.
This research process aims to gather materials that help build a platform that creates conditions for dignified communication between these two ecosystems. This platform will serve as a new space for interaction, enabling a more balanced coexistence of acoustic landscapes and an open dialogue between nature and the city.
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Rezidenca 17’s program is supported by the Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) program ‘EJA Kosovo’, co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Sweden. Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport; Municipality of Prishtina and SMART Balkans.
