The Weerdsluis in Utrecht got a new voice: a ceramic water flute. You can visit the Sluice-flute freely from 7 to 11 September 2022.
The Spanish-born Utrecht sound artist Gemma Luz Bosch is fascinated by the process of sound creation. From an investigation into ways to add new sounds to the existing palette, she developed a range of ceramic instruments, which generate a beautiful organic sound when they come into contact with water. For Gaudeamus’ In-Situ/City project, Gemma went in search of moving water in the city. Inspired by the Weerdsluis she made the ‘Sluice-flute’. When the water of the Weerdsluis rises you can hear the Sluice-flute.
This concert was made possible with the support of ULYSSES Network, Creative Europe and by a financial contribution from the Provence of Utrecht. Gemma made the Sluice-flute during a residency at EKWC (European Ceramic Work Center)
Pictures made by Nyré Tiessen during Gaudeamus 2022
Here you can find an essay written by music journalist and researcher Joep Christenhusz after an interview with Gemma when she was creating the Sluice-flute.
Gemma Luz Bosch 