SATURATE is an underwater sonic artwork by Sara Retallick that will reimagine the lively communal site of the Brunswick Baths as a space for sensory exploration, ritual, and active listening.

At night, listeners will swim and float in amplified sound – bodies moving through a submerged sound installation to access the omnipresent, internalised and tactile qualities of listening underwater.

Sara Retallick is a Naarm-based artist interested in multisensory listening and tactile sonic encounters. Her work involves composition, object-based installation, and multichannel sound system arrangements.

The Experience:

• To access the work, you will swim/float in the pool.
• An original generative sound composition can only be heard below the water’s surface. Specialised underwater loudspeakers are installed, creating a multi-zone sound installation that listeners can swim through and explore.
• There will be three sessions throughout the night, each running for 45 mins

Access:

• To participate, you must be comfortable in the pool unassisted for the full session. If you require assistance, you can add an additional ticket to bring a support person. Companion Card Holders can attend for free.
• Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and must be comfortable in the pool unassisted for the full session
• The event is wheelchair accessible – please notify us when purchasing tickets as limited aquatic wheelchairs are available.
• A journey map of the Brunswick Baths can be found here
• Low-level lighting and haze will be used.
• If you have questions regarding access please contact festivals@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Sara Retallick Website | Brunswick Baths Website