MOSSPIT
MOSS(PIT) is an installation that utilizes a galvanic sensor to measure microcurrent fluctuations across the surface of moss gathered from the streets. The sensor consists of two electrodes, an anode and a cathode, which are placed in contact with the moss. As the moss undergoes natural biological processes (moist changes, etc..), it causes small changes in the electrical conductivity between the electrodes. These fluctuations generate a small electrical current that is proportional to the activity of the moss. The electrical signal from the galvanic sensor is then sent via Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol to a Raspberry Pi, a small single-board computer. The Raspberry Pi runs a software that interprets the incoming sensor data and translates it into sound. The software uses coding-based sound production techniques to create unique soundscapes that are influenced by the real-time activity of the moss. The project involves several pre-composed soundscapes that serve as a starting point. However, the moss's interaction with these soundscapes introduces subtle variations each time the piece is performed. MOSS(PIT) creates an ever-evolving, immersive auditory soundscape
