Aum or Om is a sacred sound and spiritual symbol central to Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. In these traditions, Aum is believed to be the holy seed word spoken at the creation of the universe. A primordial vibration that is eternal in origin and represents the "Absolute Truth."

 

This sacred sound inspired a simple sound visualization device. The vibrations of the mantra are projected live onto a surface with a laser pointer, visualizing the dynamic, ever-changing form of this ancient symbol.

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Credits:
Idea & art installation by Zsófia Ujhelyi

Audio by Powerful Aum (OM) Chanting by Sadhguru

Filmed at MOME film studio. Thank you for the help: Ákos Zajzon, Bence Sáránszki and others not mentioned above.
Video editing by Peter Kovacsics​

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Created at the course week titled ‘Everyone has their own cross to bear’, led by Dániel Lakos, Design MA course at Moholy-Nagy University of Art & Design, in 2023.