Two field recordings, on the same day 1700 km apart, edited as a crossover
to translate the physical distance
into a shift in weather conditions. Continue reading
Author Archives: Frans van Lent
Fabric
I looked for patterns in the grass and found a track to follow.
When I crossed another trail, I changed direction,
and when I spotted another, I did so again. Continue reading
Looking for what is not there
Equinox to Equinox: Essen (DE)
On Saturday 22 March 2025 I travelled by train from Dordrecht (NL) to Essen (DE)
to take part in the Equinox celebration. Continue reading
Physical map
I picked up a stone
and placed it on my map.
I copied the outline
to determine a path for a walk. Continue reading
Seven walks
I took a walk and recorded the sound.
Each following day I took the same walk
and recorded the sound again, synchronising my footsteps
with the earlier recording through my headphones.
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3rd Nieuwstraat Festival
The Nieuwstraat is an average street in the centre of Dordrecht. In this street you will find trees, houses, shops, terraces, a cinema and a weekly market. On an unannounced Saturday in July 2025, between sunrise and midnight, the 3rd Nieuwstraat Festival will take place.
The performances take place in everyday settings, hiding the unusual within the ordinary. Passers-by will perceive the acts but, outside of a distinctive artistic context, may not recognise them as performances. Performative concepts for the festival can be submitted by artists who feel related to the theme and principles. There are no restrictions regarding places of residence, age and backgrounds.
The works will be performed by volunteers, unannounced and without explanation. Continue reading
Position
Vanishing point
I leave the house and stroll into the forest.
While I walk, I pick up stones,
and put these in a bag. Continue reading
Right and left
I walk in the forest.
My right hand picks up stones,
my left puts them down again.