[Be] coming To Terms was an experiential installation that turned a dark, industrial space into a virtual landscape through light, sound and atmosphere. The piece was a fortress and sanctuary, a shift in reality, reminding us of our interrelation. This oneness resounded not only through physical connection but also through metaphysical transcendence. The groundless mountain was a microcosm, which allowed a dynamic interaction to unfold.
With brevity and levity, the installation was a place for hope in a time of contemporary chaos. The audience connected through sound and imagery while energy flowed through dendritic patterns, systems, and frequencies dissolving singular identities into the space. In this place of dissolution we came to terms with the chaos and one another. The projected imagery that illuminated the form of the mountain revealed the connecting forces between all matter. Quantum systems, neural pathways, electrical firings, mycelial growth, lightning, rainfall and tree bark were woven together to create a visual understanding of how these systems build off of and create one another. The installation portrayed the process of passing into another state and offered a moment to acknowledge the complex positionality of our time. Concept / Content Creation: Matea Friend, Will Wharton & Nate Mohler Fabric Installation: Matea Friend, David Friend & Kaitlin Bryson