Two senses is an empirical, multi-sensory project that combines visuals with captured sounds to allow viewers to holistically experience spaces and phenomena. The natural sounds of an environment have profound impacts on how we experience, view or remember a place. Whether it be for describing or sharing our experiences, reflecting on the past, or for gathering insight into a new community or culture, sound can be an insightful tool.
In this two sense project, we invite you to Patan and Kathmandu, Nepal.
Slow down
and remember,
to listen.
THE WORKSHOP
Hand-crafted statues in Patan, Lalitpur – the artistic capital of Nepal
A young Nepali hammers away on a Sunday afternoon in Patan
Down almost every small alleyway in Patan, you can find small business owners creating magnificent works of art
Patan is known around the world for its metalworks
A buddha statue sits outside this artist’s workshop
An artist creates buddha statues in Patan
A young artist in his workshop
THE TEMPLE MUSIC
A Foo Dog guards over the temple dwellers
Drummers play music in the temple courtyard
THE BUS STATION
Woman in red waits for the bus to depart from Patan bus station
A young boy, working as a ticket collector for the bus, grabs a quick ice cream cone before his next shift
THE VEGETABLE STALL
Woman sets up her vegetable collection under a colorful umbrella in temple courtyard
Green vegetables for sale on the street in Patan
Colorful fresh vegetables for sale, Patan
Woman weighs cilantro
Vegetable seller prepares an order for her regular customer
A handful of cabbage
Selling vegetables, Patan
THE PRAYER WHEELS
Buddha watches over a small square in Patan
Tilting Buddha
THE BIKE SHOP
A quiet day in the motorcycle repair shop, except for the tv channel browsing in the background, and Hindi music
THE STREET FOOD STALL
Newari street food in Patan
Temporary street food stall, set up behind Patan Dhoka
The preparation of the delicious ‘bara’
Watching street food preparations in Patan
THE NAMASTE GREETING
Young boy reaches for colorful toys
Mother speaks with her son on the streets in Kathmandu