Portfolio Works
INSTALLATIONS
INSTALLATIONS
An immersive interactive installation using bioelectrical sensors to capture plant bio-signals and transform them into real-time sound and visuals, connecting humans and nature.
Vibrotanica is an immersive interactive audiovisual installation exploring the symbiotic relationship between humans and plants. Bioelectrical sensors capture micro-electrical variations in plants and transform them into real-time sounds and visuals — every interaction with a plant triggers a unique audiovisual response. The work raises awareness about biodiversity, fosters empathy towards nature, and invites reflection on our connection to the environment.
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A lumino-kinetic sound installation premiered at the Lighthouse Art 2020 exhibition, Csokonai Theatre, Debrecen.
IRIS is a lumino-kinetic sound installation created by Zalán Adorján, András Nagy, and J3ZZ. Laser beams illuminate a mirrored sphere moving vertically through an artificial fog atmosphere, producing a chromatic dispersion effect that evokes the iris of the eye and the rainbow-paving goddess of Greek mythology. The piece — one of the few installations with a definite beginning and end — premiered at the Lighthouse Art 2020 exhibition at the Csokonai Theatre in Debrecen, Hungary.
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A sonic exploration of action and intervention.
An interactive audio spatial installation exploring contemporary Hungarian society. The artist describes it as "a performative sound installation, an interactive experiment willing to present the space and the system we are in." Visitors navigate a multichannel soundscape and observe how their sounds and movements affect the living space, raising philosophical questions about individual agency and collective responsibility.
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A harmony of body and sound in the heart of Nicosia.
For this project, the artist created an outdoor spatial audio installation featuring 16 speakers following a residency period. During the residency, J3ZZ "established a catalogue of sounds produced by human body, creating a vocabulary of sounds." The installation functioned as "a place where the imaginary vision of the performer meet Nicosia's reality." A circus performer and her dog participated in the opening performance alongside the artist.
LIVE ACTS
LIVE ACTS
Immersive live audiovisual performance where sensors capture plant bio-signals and transform them into sounds and visuals in real time. Workshops and performances combining biosonification, music, and ecology across Hungary, Réunion, and Mauritius.
Racines & Résonances is an immersive artistic project by J3ZZ that explores the intersection of botany, sound art, and music. Using specialized sensors, the project captures plant bio-signals and transforms them into melodies, soundscapes, and generative visuals, creating a multisensory experience that celebrates the "voice" of nature.
The project includes both participatory workshops (Biosonification workshop) and concert performances, performed across multiple countries including Hungary, Réunion, and Mauritius. The work combines scientific curiosity about plant communication with artistic improvisation, inviting audiences to listen to the "plant language" (musique végétale) in new ways.
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Collaboration between choreographer/director Zoltán Grecsó and J3ZZ (violin) at Ördögkatlan Festival, a multicultural pan-art festival spanning four villages in the Villany Wine region.
Performance collaboration between choreographer/director Zoltán Grecsó and J3ZZ at the Ördögkatlan Festival 2018. The festival is a multicultural pan-art event spanning four villages in the Kisharsány-Villany Wine region of Hungary. The performance took place on August 3, 2018 at Beremendi Kovácsműhely in Beremend as part of this expansive festival celebrating contemporary arts and cultural exchange.
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Live act collaboration with Modeo, performing as violinist in two Budapest shows in 2015 — opening for Ben Frost and Vessel at Trafó, and at the Nagyvásártelep outdoor festival alongside Lone and Mo Kolours.
J3ZZ collaborated with Modeo (with Tankó Erika, visuals by Bios) as violinist for two live performances in Budapest in 2015.
The first was at Trafó House of Contemporary Arts on April 18, 2015, as the opening act for Ben Frost (IS) and Vessel (UK) as part of Trafó's ELECTRIFY electronic music series. The second was at the Nagyvásártelep open-air festival on June 12, 2015, sharing the bill with Lone (UK), Mo Kolours (UK), and Volkova Sisters.
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Live performance at N7N8 Festival at Massolit Café. J3ZZ as violinist in duet with Áron Porteleki.
N7N8 Festival performance featuring J3ZZ on violin collaborating with Áron Porteleki. The performance took place on April 11, 2015 at Massolit Café in Budapest as part of the N7N8 Festival. This was the second appearance of the newly formed J3ZZ and Áron Porteleki duet, following their first session in the Massolit Series.
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A cycle of seven improvisation concerts at Massolit Books & Café, Budapest (2015). J3ZZ founded and hosted the series, inviting musicians from Budapest's contemporary scene for unplanned, unprepared one-off performances.
MASSOLIT SERIES was a concert series founded by J3ZZ at Massolit Books & Café, Budapest in 2015. The format: two artists meet with no preparation and improvise together for approximately 30 minutes, followed by an open Q&A with the audience.
Over seven sessions, J3ZZ performed on violin and electronics alongside Áron Porteleki (Series 01, 03), Ernő Zoltán Rubik (Series 02), Endre Kertész (Series 04), Bálint Bolcsó (Series 05), and Zsolt Sőrés / Ahad (Series 06). Series 07 was a solo performance. All sessions were recorded live and released as a digital album on September 10, 2015.
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Solo violin improvisation show — nude and contemporary acoustic violin, performed live without preparation. Two recordings released on Bandcamp.
Sur le fil is a solo live act by J3ZZ — free improvisation on acoustic violin, performed alone with no preparation and no electronics. The title ("on the wire") reflects the tightrope quality of real-time solo improvisation.
The show was performed five times between 2013 and 2017, in Florence, Budapest, and Singapore. Two performances were recorded and released on Bandcamp: the premiere at Frau Frisor, Florence (September 12, 2013, 25:42) and the FKSE Studio Gallery, Budapest (July 2, 2015, 15:09).
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An innovative cultural exchange initiative operating as an itinerant laboratory for creative experimentation connecting African and European artists.
An innovative cultural exchange initiative operating as an itinerant laboratory for creative experimentation connecting African and European artists. The project explores musical synthesis between African traditions and contemporary European contexts, examining themes of immigration, cultural integration, and identity through live performances, residencies, workshops, and collaborative jam sessions.
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EU-funded interdisciplinary performing arts project bringing together young music, media and dance artists from four European countries for improvisation-based performances combining visuals, music and movement.
Talking heArts was an EU-funded (Youth in Action) interdisciplinary performing arts initiative running from February to November 2012. As artistic director and violinist, J3ZZ led a pan-European ensemble of 17+ young music, media, and dance artists from Hungary, Italy, Romania, and Spain.
The project's core challenge was to strongly interconnect visuals with performing activities — bringing together dancers, musicians, and media artists into a shared improvisation language. Each participant or small group developed ways to interact with others: codes and hand signs, sensors with programming, defined spatial zones on stage. The resulting shows combined visuals, music, and movement into one-hour improvisation-based performances.
The project consisted of three residency phases across Europe, each culminating in a public performance: Florence (Fabbrica Europa Festival, May 2012), Budapest (Sziget Festival A38 stage, August 2012), and Bucharest (Godot Café, October 2012). A pre-show was also organized at Toldi Club, Budapest in July 2012.
Lead coordinator: Subjective Values Foundation (Budapest). Partners: Associazione culturale Fabbrica Europa (Florence), EuroEst Foundation (Bucharest), University of Barcelona–LMI (Spain).
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The artist explores the intersection of classical/folk musicianship and improvisation.
The artist explores the intersection of classical/folk musicianship and improvisation. The project examines how musicians trained extensively in specific genres tend to reuse particular patterns during improvisation. Described as "classical improvisation," the work documents experimental performances through video recordings available in an accompanying playlist.
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A multidisciplinary European cultural initiative involving young artists from nine countries creating evolving performances across Europe.
A multidisciplinary European cultural initiative involving young artists from nine countries creating evolving performances across Europe. The project engaged participants in workshops and residencies that reimagined the work at each location. Based on the Tower of Babel legend, EUtropia explored themes of coexistence, communication, and shared expression. The concept evolved through a four-month initial residency in Silkeborg, then traveled to partner countries where local artists contributed new perspectives. The project examined loneliness, human relationships, the need for common language, and examined whether universal truth can be defined. Performances employed visual expression through lighting, painting, engraving, and digital audio narratives combining music with sound composition. The live show was created throughout residencies in Cologne (Germany) and Florence (Italy), resulting in a 9-country European tour.
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A live interdisciplinary show co-created with artists from 11 European countries, blending violin, composition, contemporary dance, spoken word, and visual arts — developed through residencies in Germany and performed at major European festivals in 2011.
Reality in Disguise was one of seven productions created under Art'n'Go – New Routes to Intercultural Creativity, a ROOTS & ROUTES project supported by the EU CULTURE Programme (September 2009 – August 2011). J3ZZ participated as violinist and co-creator/composer, contributing to the development of a show described as "a shockingly unique mixture of art genres from contemporary dance to pop music, from dub step to slam poetry, from the art of storytelling to visual arts." The work was developed during residencies at Remscheid Academy and Heek (Germany), and performed at Fabbrica Europa (Florence, Italy) and Sziget Festival (Budapest, Hungary) in 2011.
FILMS
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Medicontur commissioned the creation of a soundtrack for their educational film targeting patients requiring eye surgery.
Medicontur commissioned the creation of a soundtrack for their educational film targeting patients requiring eye surgery. The composer crafted music that enhances the voice-over without distraction while establishing a "dynamic that could help also the mood being positive, technology-related, giving a modern vibe." The soundtrack emphasizes the client's brand values of precision, health, clarity, and patient relief.
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The artist composed and produced the soundtrack for director Flora Chilton's short film.
The artist composed and produced the soundtrack for director Flora Chilton's short film. The project emerged from a "Self-Awareness Film Workshop" involving young people in crisis situations, including those in temporary or foster homes. The film addresses sensitive social issues including "child prostitution and human trafficking drawing the attention of youngsters most vulnerable to these dangers."
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A modern cinematic adaptation interpreting Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale "The Fir-Tree.
A modern cinematic adaptation interpreting Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale "The Fir-Tree." The composer created the soundtrack for this directorial work, which reimagines the traditional narrative in contemporary context.
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A composer-producer contributed to this dance short film examining PhD research on how people evaluate creative ideas.
A composer-producer contributed to this dance short film examining PhD research on how people evaluate creative ideas. The project visualizes creativity as "a room which needs to be furnished in order to see how the different components add up." The work compares laypeople and experts, analyzing how four criteria—usefulness, originality, riskiness, and growth potential—influence creativity judgments. The research found laypeople possess "a robust internalized model of creativity" despite processing noise, while experts demonstrate synchronized, clockwork-like precision in assessment criteria.
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A student feature film created by Georgia State University students and directed by Professor Philip Lewis.
A student feature film created by Georgia State University students and directed by Professor Philip Lewis. The narrative follows "an American man who learns about himself from an unconventional Hungarian girl with an attitude" in what the creator describes as "a sassy romantic comedy fraught with conversations about current events." Storyline: A National Geographic photographer named Jeff Kovacs is assigned to photograph refugees in Budapest, where he meets art professor Petra Farkas. Both characters share a common interest in off-grid living.
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In 2014, the composer scored and produced the soundtrack for this short film.
In 2014, the composer scored and produced the soundtrack for this short film. The project represents work in film scoring and soundtrack production for fiction cinema.
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The composer created music for Olga Pavlenko's documentary "Children tell Istanbul" in 2013.
The composer created music for Olga Pavlenko's documentary "Children tell Istanbul" in 2013. This documentary film captures children's perspectives on the city of Istanbul, combining intimate storytelling with musical accompaniment that enhances the emotional resonance of their voices.
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This visual art initiative focuses on animated films targeting children, youth, and adults.
This visual art initiative focuses on animated films targeting children, youth, and adults. The creator served as sound designer and composer, developing audio for three animated shorts and their accompanying documentary and trailer. The project aims to "listen to the inside voice of different cultural communities and spread it through the world." The initiative involves animated films inspired by children's drawings representing daily life in Najaf (Iraq), Istanbul (Turkey), and Nicosia (Cyprus). Workshops in these cities gathered drawings from children aged 6-10, which then informed the animation production. The completed films were screened across Iraq, Turkey, Italy, Spain, and Cyprus.
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Documentary film about a European residency bringing together twenty citizens from minority groups across the EU to share stories at risk of disappearing. J3ZZ participated as an artist in the residency and served as composer, performer, producer, sound designer, and sound editor of the film.
To be told is a documentary film directed by Lorenzo Ciacciavicca, born from a Grundtvig Workshop residency held in Florence (16–24 March 2012). The project brought together twenty citizens from minority groups across the European Union to share narratives and creative expressions — stories and cultural assets at risk of disappearing — translating them into drama, dance, photo, video, and written form.
J3ZZ participated as an artist in the residency itself, and took on the full audio responsibilities for the documentary: composer, performer, producer, sound designer, and sound editor.
Conceived and coordinated by Pietro Gaglianò, the project was managed by Marina Bistolfi at Associazione Fabbrica Europa and supported by the EU Lifelong Learning Programme (Grundtvig).
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A science fiction short film created for the SCI-FI-LONDON 48 Hour Film Challenge 2012.
A science fiction short film created for the SCI-FI-LONDON 48 Hour Film Challenge 2012. The narrative explores a dystopian future where governments control reproduction and impose a maximum lifespan to manage resources in a formerly overpopulated world.
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A short fiction film exploring an emotionally charged moment.
A short fiction film exploring an emotionally charged moment. The narrative follows "a husband, wife and his best friend" during a casual social gathering where unspoken tensions and revelations alter the dynamics between all parties involved.
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A short film exploring themes of art, colors, sex, love, and communication.
A short film exploring themes of art, colors, sex, love, and communication. The filmmaker drew inspiration from Paul Klee's philosophy: "Art does not reproduce the visible; rather, it makes visible." The composer crafted the score using cello and violin harmonies and dissonances as metaphors for the relationship dynamics between the two main characters.
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An experimental dance short film created during a residency in Cologne where the artist served as music composer and producer.
An experimental dance short film created during a residency in Cologne where the artist served as music composer and producer. The project emerged from collaborative work developed during this creative residency period.
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An animated short film for which the artist composed and produced the soundtrack and sound design.
An animated short film for which the artist composed and produced the soundtrack and sound design. The composer conducted an experimental approach, utilizing exclusively audio samples recorded from their own residence at that time, supplemented only by guitar and violin contributions.
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Artist Massih Parsaei commissioned composer JÉRÔME LI-THIAO-TÉ to create and produce the soundtrack for this video installation and short film project in 2010.
Artist Massih Parsaei commissioned composer JÉRÔME LI-THIAO-TÉ to create and produce the soundtrack for this video installation and short film project in 2010.
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The composer was commissioned to create music for choreographer Tímea Sebestyén's contemporary dance work.
The composer was commissioned to create music for choreographer Tímea Sebestyén's contemporary dance work. The soundtrack comprises several compositions including a series titled "Tape," referencing machinery invented by Dr. William Moulton Marston, creator of Wonder Woman. The composer incorporated "sound references to the different mechanical parts" and piano hammer sounds representing the character's voice. Additional tracks included "Nutter," addressing "a lost mind leaning towards schizophrenia," and a remixed version of "False Truths" for the performance climax. The performance examines Wonder Woman as "a female ideal created by dr. William Moulton Marston," exploring her character through a female perspective. It investigates "layers of our personality through our desires, sexuality, and fears," questioning concepts of female power and identity.
The work has been produced by multiple companies: the original 2019 premiere at MU Theatre Budapest under Tímea Sebestyén's choreography, and a subsequent 2020 production by the Imre Zoltán Program at Latinovits-Bujtor Játékszín in Veszprém.
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Space, sound, and dance installation featuring composer/music producer J3ZZ's commissioned soundtrack.
Home Base is a space, sound, and dance installation that premiered on April 14, 2016 at MOM Kulturális Központ in Budapest. The performance allows audiences to move freely and choose their viewing perspective, reimagining the 1841 romantic ballet "Giselle" through contemporary choreography. The production explores a complex picture of a love triangle and the power of jealousy, discovering modern interpretations of classical characters and themes. J3ZZ composed and produced the soundtrack for the work, with the music also featured in the promotional trailers for the show. The installation was co-conceived with Rubi Anna (concept/co-direction), with dramaturgy by Cseh Dávid and lighting design by Csere Zoltán.
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This collaborative project involved composing and producing the complete soundtrack for a dance performance by EnKnapGroup, a Ljubljana-based dance company.
This collaborative project involved composing and producing the complete soundtrack for a dance performance by EnKnapGroup, a Ljubljana-based dance company. The work explores the intersection of physical and mental realms, transitioning from rational, linear thought into imagination. The performance presents "a game of impossibilities and warped reality" featuring themes of personal and collective consciousness.
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A contemporary dance piece exploring adolescence through the lives of four teenagers.
A contemporary dance piece exploring adolescence through the lives of four teenagers. The work presents their daily experiences, aspirations, and desires within a surreal, greenhouse-like setting where themes of fate and life's meaning unfold with "black humour and self-irony." The narrative arc progresses from hopeful youth to the realization of life's complexities.
RELEASES
RELEASES
A trilogy of solo singles exploring experimental electronic music, sound design, and ambient textures.
Ex Nihilo is a trilogy of solo singles by J3ZZ, exploring the creation of sound from nothing — generative processes, minimal composition techniques, experimental electronic music, and ambient textures.
The series comprises three parts released in 2021:
- **Ex Nihilo 1** — Part 1 of 3
- **Ex Nihilo 2** — Part 2 of 3
- **Ex Nihilo 3** — Part 3 of 3
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An album exploring themes of scale, perspective, and the relationship between the individual and the vast.
A Drop in the Ocean is an album by J3ZZ exploring themes of scale, perspective, and the relationship between the individual and the vast. Through experimental electronic music, ambient textures, and processed field recordings, the album creates a sonic meditation on insignificance and interconnectedness, examining how small moments resonate within larger systems.
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A single release exploring field recordings and environmental soundscapes.
Stereo Woods is a single release by J3ZZ exploring the sonic landscape of forests through field recordings and sound design. The work captures the acoustic environment of woodland spaces, transforming natural sounds into an immersive stereo soundscape that blurs the boundary between documentation and composition.
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Live recording of the Sur le fil solo violin improvisation premiere at Frau Frisor, Florence, September 12, 2013. Released digitally on September 12, 2015.
Live recording of the premiere performance of Sur le fil at Frau Frisor, Florence, on September 12, 2013. A single uninterrupted 25-minute solo acoustic violin improvisation — no preparation, no electronics. Released as a digital album on Bandcamp two years later, on the second anniversary of the performance.
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Live recording of the Sur le fil solo violin improvisation at FKSE Studio Gallery, Budapest, July 2, 2015. Released digitally on September 12, 2015.
Live recording of Sur le fil performed at FKSE (Fiatal Képzőművészek Stúdiója Egyesület) Studio Gallery, Budapest, on July 2, 2015. A 15-minute solo acoustic violin improvisation — no preparation, no electronics. Curated by Erlich Gábor & Tábori András. Audio recorded by Zsolt László Kiss, video by Erlich Gábor. Edited and mixed by J3ZZ. Released as a digital single on Bandcamp on September 12, 2015.
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Live recordings of seven improvisation sessions at Massolit Books & Café, Budapest (2015). J3ZZ as violinist and founder of the series, performing with no preparation alongside invited musicians from Budapest's contemporary and experimental scene.
MASSOLIT SERIES documents a cycle of seven improvisation concerts held at Massolit Books & Café, Budapest in 2015. Founded and hosted by J3ZZ, the concept was simple: two artists meet with no preparation and improvise, interact on the spot for approximately 30 minutes, followed by an audience Q&A session.
Each session brought together J3ZZ on violin and electronics with a different invited musician from Budapest's contemporary, experimental, and jazz scenes: Ernő Zoltán Rubik (Series 02), Áron Porteleki (Series 01 and 03), Endre Kertész (Series 04), Bálint Bolcsó (Series 05), and Zsolt Sőrés / Ahad (Series 06). Series 07 was a solo performance.
The complete live recordings were released as a digital album on September 10, 2015, on Bandcamp.
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Live recording of the N7N8 Festival performance. Duet improvisation between J3ZZ on violin and Áron Porteleki.
N7N8 Festival (Live) documents the live performance recorded on April 11, 2015 at Massolit Café in Budapest. The recording captures an improvised duet between J3ZZ on violin and Áron Porteleki, representing the second appearance of this collaboration following their first session in the Massolit Series concert cycle.
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
Educational workshops and ateliers exploring plant biosonification through the collective "Nout plant i chant". Participants learn to capture plant vibrations and transform them into melodies using sensor technology.
Biosonification Workshops are educational ateliers facilitated by J3ZZ and the collective "Nout plant i chant" that teach participants how plants can "sing" by using sensors to capture their vibrations and convert them into melodies. These immersive, participatory experiences aim to reconnect people with the plant world while raising awareness about botanical diversity, particularly Réunion's endemic flora.
The workshops combine science, art, and ecology through hands-on experimentation with the vibrotanica device technology. The three-atelier format (Zilien, Robinson, J3ZZ) explores different connections between botany and sound: theatre/music/herbalism, graphic transcription and botanical illustration, and plant-listening instrument design. Held across multiple locations in Réunion and other regions, these ateliers serve students, educators, and general audiences in natural and cultural settings.
The vibrotanica box device, developed since 2019, converts plant biodata into sound through sensors and specialized software. The school-based program "Vibrotanica dann lékol" brings this technology into educational curricula, combining electronic music, ecology, and music informatics for student-centered learning and musical creation.