Klavierstück I is based on a simple row of twelve tones, but by shifting and translating its range of influence, complex and continuously evolving rhythmic patterns are generated and turned into a floating field of sound

Structure and Light

The wall system becomes the physical manifestation of Klavierstück I. It uses parallel bamboo lamella to create the rhythmic structure. The basic unit of two strips creates form into two dimensions, and becomes a straight extrusion into the third dimension. Multiplied into the first two dimensions it develops and gets modified in the same way in which the twelve-tone row gets repeated and modified in time. The extrusion in the third dimensions allows for a horizontal modification during the development of the wall, which is used in a linear direction similar to the continuous upwards movement of the piano piece.

In Klavierstück I always only the upper few tones of each twelve tone row are audible and create the floating field of rhythmic transformations. Similarly in the installation, only the peaks of each strip become visible and create a floating field of structure, shadow and light."