This project aims to explore the role of sound in protest culture, with a focus on the “2019 Venezuelan "Cacerolazo" protests".

The “Cacerolazo" (pot-banging protest) is a symbolic form of protest that originated in Latin America, especially during times of economic hardship and rising public discontent. Participants traditionally bang pots, pans, and other kitchen utensils on balconies, streets, or windows, generating loud noise as a form of protest against government policies and to voice their demands for change.

In my design, 10 pots of varying sizes are suspended in sequence from a 23m stand. These pots are connected to Mini Bass Shakers and a power amplifier, enabling them to vibrate in response to sound input. The installation draws inspiration from "Cacerolazo", symbolising the power of sound in protest culture.

When the installation operates, the pots resonate with a subtle buzzing vibration, dynamically symbolising the beating hearts of protesters and conveying an intense, underlying emotional power. The vibrations shift alongside changes in sound, reflecting the ebb and flow of emotions during a protest. Through the resonance and trembling of the pots, viewers can viscerally experience the layered dynamics of protest sound and the evolution of its emotional tones.