Anchored in the historical significance of the French mètre étalon—the platinum-iridium standard that defined the meter—we, together with Tianxu Liu, reimagine measurement as a cultural construct reflecting humanity’s ongoing negotiation with order, perception, and physical reality during our research residency at L’AiR Arts in Paris.

Through low-frequency soundscapes and sculptural installations, the works engage the body’s sensory and visceral capacities, revealing how physical perception is affected by external forces, both measurable and intangible. The meter, in this context, becomes more than a unit of measurement—it is a metaphor for the ways we structure and experience the passage of time, the boundaries of space, and the shifting dynamics of the human condition.

curated by Clare Patrick 
November, 2024