An audiovisual installation exploring the strained relationship between humans and nature, with a touch of northern humour. In an alternate world, Nature writes a Dear Human farewell letter in which it breaks up with us. It leaves us with a series of clichéd phrases, while the video plays shots of natural beauties. The visitors are invited to choose from four different soundscapes, each creating a unique emotional experience. As the visitors move through the space, they are prompted to reflect on humanity’s often toxic relationship with the Earth and the implications of our ever growing god complex.
DEAR HUMANITY, THIS IS GOODBYE
I will endure, as I always have, but you will not.
You needed me, but I never needed you.
With a heavy heart, Nature
The break up letter leaves the observer with a heavy realisation of the impossible task of restoring the healthy relationship with Nature, while being exposed to contradicting feelings of joy observing the natural beauty, and sadness from the series of clichéd break up phrases.
Presented:
2025 April 6–12 – Music Biennale Zagreb, Student Centre Zagreb – Zagreb, Croatia
Credits:
Commissioned by: Music Biennale Zagreb
Curated by: Davor Vincze, Ivan Josip Skender, and Tomislav Oliver
Supported by: Fond for lyd og Bilde, Komponistenes Vederlagsfond, Office for Contemporary Art Norway, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Croatia
Premiere: 2025 April 6th Music Biennale Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Art Production: Soundhunting AS
Concept, text and director: Tine Surel Lange
Composition, harmonium, violin, cello: Tine Surel Lange
Filming, video edit, audio edit: Tine Surel Lange
Camera operator, sound recording, mixing and mastering: Michal Sykora
