Genelec Sound Brings Hannah Perry's Vision to Life

At the heart of the exhibition Hannah Perry, that has been exposed in the Baltic, there is a sound system Genelec 12.1, consisting of twelve speakers 8330 and a subwoofer 7070.

The technology of altavoces de Genelec has helped British artist Hannah Perry offer a multisensory journey through topics such as motherhood, social class and work

He Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (Baltic) de Gateshead, a repurposed flour mill along the town's picturesque Quayside, stands as a place of arts and culture in the north east of England.

Inaugurated in 2002 as part of a local regeneration effort, the gallery has housed works by celebrated artists such as Yoko Ono and Anish Kapoor. Now, Baltic has worked once again with the integrator ArtAV to showcase a bold new exhibition by British artist Hannah Perry.

With the studio speakers 8330 de Genelec, Perry's work delves into topics such as work, motherhood and social class in an experience that is both auditory and visual.

ArtAV, Baltic's regular collaborator, specializes in the integration of audiovisual components in artistic presentations. “Our goal is always to provide high-quality equipment that matches the vision of galleries and artists”, afirma Simon Weightman, ArtAV project manager. “For this exhibition, We coordinate with the Baltic team and with Hannah Perry herself to offer what she imagined”.

Weightman explains that Perry's exhibition, hosted in the Level gallery 4 from Baltic, required a powerful sound solution that was also visually subtle. “Artists want technology to serve their art without diverting attention from it.”. Genelec speakers are perfect. They look elegant and can fill the gallery without dominating it. Design enables clarity in complex soundscapes, whether ambient noise or music, both fundamental for this exhibition”.

Hannah Perry's debut in Baltic, Manual Labour, brings your exploration of motherhood to life in an immersive, richly layered experience. Known for examining class and gender through her work, Perry's installation combines sound, sculpture and film to explore the physical and emotional weight of childbirth.

His mechanical sculpture, choreographed to evoke the tension and rhythm of manual labor, is combined with a moving film that explores the personal and collective dimensions of motherhood. Through textures, reflective images, spoken word and sound, the piece invites viewers on a contemplative journey.

At the heart of the exhibition is a sistema de sonido Genelec 12.1, consisting of twelve speakers 8330 and a subwoofer 7070. Each speaker emits a soundscape ranging from deep rumbles to chimes and piano music, supported by ambisonic audio techniques.

Genelec GLM speaker management software intelligently adjusts frequency response, playback level and distance delay of each speaker to compensate for the gallery's unique acoustics, offering the highest possible levels of clarity and intelligibility, wherever the listener is.

“Genelec loudspeakers are a natural choice for exhibitions, since the artists are already familiar with them from their work in the studio”, says Kyle Partridge, ArtAV technician who played an active role in the project. “Its compact design and acoustic performance filled the space beautifully.”, and the GLM software allowed us to calibrate each speaker quickly, a great advantage for the facilities. We were on a tight schedule because Hannah wanted to make last-minute adjustments to the audio files.. Having tools like GLM is invaluable, as it gives artists the flexibility to refine their work all the way to the finish line.”.

Baltic's collaboration with ArtAV and Genelec has resulted in an exhibition that is not only visually captivating, but also has a deep resonance in its soundscape.

Through a combination of technology and art, Hannah Perry's Manual Labor encapsulates an exploration of work, family and identity, drawing visitors into an immersive experience that lasts long after leaving the gallery.