SON
“In our louder and louder world, we are losing our listening.” (Treasure, 2011)
From roommates talking loudly on the phone, to neighbors hanging pictures up on the wall, construction sites next door, city traffic on busy roads and so forth. Sound is all around and unfortunately noise is too. The health risks associated with overexposure to noise pollution are vast and undermined.
It is possible to create spaces in which there is a healthy ambience. SON is a natural domestic paint using cork dusk as the fundamental ingredient. SON encourages the user to understand the source of noise, raising awareness of the perception of sound. As this is a problem that the user is solving, painting SON onto surfaces encourages creativity, offers an emotional relief and nurtures emotional growth.
INSPIRATION
There is a clear imbalance in the noise being projected and the silence received. It is a topic that needs attention, as many people are suffering the consequences of the lack of silence. Although it is a problem that surges later in life for most people as the physical disability of hearing loss. At young ages, it can be one of the causes of anxiety and stress as it can greatly affect our sleeping patterns.
EXPLORATION
RECIPE
SON’s adaptable and durable properties accommodate many types of surfaces such as plaster, concrete, paper, fabric, and wood. The recipe consists of cork dust, flour, water and vinegar. For colouring purposes, acrylic paint can be added to the mix.
