Liquid Architecture

Vibeke Sorenson's idea of "liquid architecture" refers to the unique way light and sound are experienced in a space. The use of a black box theater to display media art incorporates the structure needed to experience the liquid architecture of piece.

The use of surround sound in a black box theater enables the viewer to experience the sounds of the actual experience recorded as well as allowing the artist to manipulate the experience to invoke emotions and reactions from an audience. The work of Ori Gersht exemplified this technique. His muting and amplification of the noises of trees falling brought out a variety of emotional reactions in the audience.

Also the spaces darkness and seperation from the rest of the museum create the suspension of disbelief neccesary to experience the entire piece of art. Sorenson discussed this in her lecture, the idea of being surround by light, sound and motion in order to get the full experience of the art.

Collectively the space and equipment used in a black box theory helps an artist to utilize the theory of "liquid architecture" and better facilitate a connection between the audience and the art.