Unearthing Echologies is a three-day immersive workshop bringing together sound art, acoustic ecology, and speculative sound design to explore listening as a way of engaging with environmental change. The programme invites participants to record and respond to the dawn chorus of Delhi, transforming field recordings into layered sonic narratives.

The workshop begins with an early morning sound walk, where participants practise deep listening while recording the shifting acoustic landscape of the city. Set within sites such as Jahanpanah City Forest, the session focuses on observing the relationship between natural soundscapes and urban noise, capturing the balance between the two.

The second phase takes place at KNMA, where participants work with open-source software to learn the fundamentals of sound design and editing. Approaching themselves as future archivists, they reimagine their recordings as speculative soundscapes, weaving together environmental audio with personal archives, spoken word, and memory.

The workshop concludes with an open listening session, where participants present their compositions within a shared space of reflection and discussion. This final phase transforms the studio into a temporary listening environment, encouraging dialogue around sound, noise, and ecological awareness.

Designed for participants interested in sound, environment, and interdisciplinary practice, the workshop offers an exploratory, process-driven approach to understanding listening as both a creative and critical act.

Technical Requirements for Participants
(Please note: Kiran Nadar Museum of Art will not provide these items)

Hardware:

1. Laptop
2. Wired headphones / earphones (mandatory)
3. Smartphone
4. Handheld field recorder (optional, if your phone has good recording capability)

Pre-installed Software:

1. Dolby On (Android / iOS)
2. Audacity
3. Any additional audio/editing software (optional)

On-site Walk Day

1. Carry a water bottle
2. Wear a hat/cap and comfortable walking shoes
3. Bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent (e.g., Odomos), and any personal medication

About the Artist
beatnyk is a sound designer, electronic musician, and arts organiser whose practice explores the boundaries between sound, noise, and music. Working with electronic systems and ambient soundscapes, his work engages with urban environments, technology, and improvisation. He has presented and performed across platforms including India Art Fair, IDSFFK, and Norient Sounds, and has been part of international residencies such as Darmstadt Ferienkurse and Akademie Schloss Solitude.