Sara Persico & Mika Oki present Sphaîra (Live A/V)

Sat May 31 | de Brakke Grond

Sphaîra is an immersive sensory experience designed for deep contemplation. This audiovisual performance invites spectators to lose themselves within a journey of drone-like soundscapes supported by a hypnotic light scenography. During FIBER Festival, Sara Persico will present her latest album Sphaîra, which features field recordings from an experimental concrete theatre in Tripoli, northern Lebanon. This impressive dome structure serves as a focal point where the sounds of chaotic Tripoli echo alongside noises reminiscent of the underground or underwater. The architect envisioned the concrete theatre as a place of social and political integration, open to all. However, Lebanon’s civil war left the site abandoned, and was later used for executions and torture by militant groups.

The audiovisual interpretation of the album aims to recreate the dome's energy, using dense light scenography and sound storytelling to transport the audience inside the structure itself. The core of Sphaîra lies in its dynamic visual component. The performance employs fractal and abstract imagery, gradually evolving in a mesmerising dance of light and form. The use of stroboscopic effects enhances this experience, causing the audience to wonder if what they see is part of the performance or a creation of their own visual processing. This experience blurs the lines between reality and imagination, making Sphaîra a unique exploration of light, form, and consciousness.

About the artists

Born and raised in Naples, Berlin-based sound artist / vocalist Sara Persico cut her teeth experimenting on the fringes of Naples’ fiery underground experimental/noise scene, developing a technique that would integrate her voice with analogue electronics, field recordings, and samples.

Mika Oki is a visual artist, DJ and producer born in Paris with a background in sculpture and electro-acoustic music, she explores the notion of intangible spaces and emotional landscapes through A/V installations, music and mixes.

Sara and Mika Oki started this adventurous audiovisual collaboration inspired by Sara’s new album Sphaîra. The project challenges and expands the audience's sensory perceptions. The slow, deliberate pace of the visual transformations facilitates a meditative engagement, prompting viewers to explore the depths of their own perception.

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