The Silent Loudness

The concept of “silent loudness” explores the paradox of experiencing overwhelming noise while feeling internally disconnected. It represents a state where the world is chaotic and full of sound—conversations, movement, mechanical hums—yet, within, there is only silence. This silence isn’t the absence of noise but rather a detachment from it, creating a contrast that amplifies a sense of isolation.

Just like the metro’s crowded, bustling environment symbolizes external reality, where life continues in full motion, for some people on the train, this external loudness fades into an eerie stillness, where sound exists but does not reach them. The fragmented reflections, muted conversations, and rhythmic clatter of the train emphasize how sensory overload can lead to emotional numbness rather than engagement.

This interplay between overwhelming sound and internal quietness highlights themes of dissociation, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion, illustrating how one can feel most isolated in the presence of others.

Team25: 

An Le (RMIT Vietnam)

Ngoc Pham (RMIT Vietnam)

Nhi Nguyen (RMIT Melbourne)

Jingchen Wang (ELISAVA,Barcelona)

Muhe (ELISAVA,Barcelona)

Aina Sadurní (ELISAVA,Barcelona)