Here I sonically explore, through gesture, a repeated vision of an infinite spiral that I see whilst out on Darug Gundungurra Country. A gritty, granular, constantly shifting vortex, infinitely spiralling downwards. This shifts into a contemplation of insect communication patterns, from call and response in pairs to stochastic patterns in larger groups. These insects encourage the gaze upwards to the slowly, constantly, ever-evolving dance of the clouds – a series of unfolding moments.
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A meditation on the infinite processes of spiralling.
Rumi’s lover that circles their own heart.
Ingold’s journey along the vortex of one’s soul.
The song spirals of the Gay’wu group of women.

Year: 2024
Instrumentation: amplified string quartet
Duration: 14:30 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — Extended techniques and instrument preparations
Commission note: Commissioned by Professor Liza Lim, Sculthorpe Chair of Australian Music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, supported by the Sculthorpe Bequest
First performance: by JACK Quartet — 6th April, 2024, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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