SOUND SEAT
a sensory sculpture created by
Rosie Tee & Bryony Simcox
for Coventry City of Culture 2021
​Artists & long-time collaborators, Rosie Tee & Bryony Simcox have come together to create a bespoke sculpture for the Sensory Garden in Coventry's War Memorial Park.
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“We believe cities need more green spaces which create moments for calm reflection. With this in mind we’ve created Sound Seat, a sensory sculpture which includes playable recycled instruments and a soundscape made up of natural field recordings from the city. We hope people grow to love this organic structure and come to sit, listen and play.”
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Nestled amongst greenery, Sound Seat is accompanied by an atmospheric, site-specific ambient soundtrack composed by Rosie entitled 'twist and turn', featuring the voices of people who enjoy the park and birdsong from the local area.
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Sound Seat will remain installed in the Sensory Garden for the foreseeable future for many to experience and enjoy.
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Lead Sound Artist - Rosie Tee
Lead Structural Artist - Bryony Simcox
Fabrication Lead - Bruford Low
Producer - Hannah Rouse
Musical Instruments - Recycled Supersonic (Etsy)
Plywood Cutting - Splinter Scenery
Sound Installation - Urban Audio
Installation Assistance - Knights
Transportation - Mavan
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Commissioned by Coventry City of Culture, in collaboration with
Friends of War Memorial Park for #GreenFutures,
supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Installed May 2022.
