inner sound

In my practice-based PhD "Mapping experiences of inner sounds" I explore experiences of sounds in our inner world of thoughts, emotions and desires. Through my research, I defined inner sounds as 'sounds we hear in both our conscious and unconscious mind, similar to, but different from an inner voice.'

My research explores strategies of articulating and making inner sounds audible, and the possibility, or impossibility, of developing a language to externalise and map experiences of inner sounds. The research also investigates how our attitudes and beliefs around inner sounds and inner listening influences our wider, cultural perception of listening, sound and sound art.

My practice formed an important part of the research process, often functioning as a way for me to work through and make sense of complex intersecting ideas and concepts.