WORKSHOP | Electromagnetic Fields Forever

Workshop: Electromagnetic Fields Forever

Build an electromagnetic microphone with Urban Ecologies Artist-in-Residence, Vijay Thillaimuthu 

This full-day workshop offers a hands-on exploration of the art and science of sonifying electromagnetic fields.

Surrounding us and spilling out of our planet at light speed, the unseen world of electromagnetic fields is increasingly populated as electronic devices are rapidly implemented in pursuit of technological and economic progress. 

Participants will build their own electromagnetic microphones in UniSC’s Maker Space, Queensland’s first MIT-accredited Fab Lab. Components will be laser cut onsite, and each participant will be guided through the process of assembling a fully functional device.

This workshop invites participants to listen to and creatively engage with this unseen energy, reflecting on technology’s impact on our environment beyond what we can normally perceive. Harnessing this phenomenon for creative research and outcomes will be part of the workshop context.

No prior experience is required, just a willingness to experiment. Visual artists with an interest in sound and field recording are especially encouraged to participate.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: UniSC Maker Space, University of the Sunshine Coast
What to Bring:
A packed lunch, there may not be any food vendors open at UniSC
If you have a field recorder and headphones, please bring it along

Cost: FREE.

RSVP essential 

Limited spaces available
If you are unable to attend after booking, please advise as your place will go to the wait list.

About the Artist

Vijay Thillaimuthu is a Melbourne based audio-visual and laser artist informed by the rich history of sound synthesis. His work develops multisensory experiences where sound and image are derived from the same underlying source, voltage. Vijay Thillaimuthu has presented work extensively, nationally and internationally, including for the Melbourne International Film Festival, The Brisbane Powerhouse, The Banff Centre, Zürich University of the Arts, Seoul Arts Centre and the Tokyo Festival of Modular.

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R|Artist Residency: Urban Ecologies is a five-month program supporting mid-career and senior artists to create new work exploring the built environment with a focus on integrating new technologies. Delivered by SCCA as part of The Refinery, in partnership with the Creative Ecologies Research Cluster at UniSC.

Supported by Major Partners, Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, Sunshine Coast Council through the Regional Arts Development Fund, and Media Partners In Publishing (Hello Sunshine Magazine and IN Noosa Magazine)