Goldfinch Birdsong Visualisation
£20
Goldfinch Acoustic Portrait.
The idea behind these birdsong prints is to explore how to capture the fleeting sound of a birdsong and turn it into a lasting visual record.
Inspired by tree rings, which can be read as a record of passing time, the artist used this idea as the basis for the visualisations. He designed and programmed a visual system that translates real birdsong recordings into concentric rings, capturing each song moment by moment.
Each ring represents a moment in time - thicker lines indicate louder sounds, while thinner lines and spaces reveal quieter moments of silences. The shapes are generated by the note's frequency and pitch.
Each recording produces a unique shape which is then refined using colours inspired by the bird's plumage.
Based in Northumberland, Andrew Richardson has created the small independent project called datasoup which which creates visualisations of data, history and culture.
Part of a series of birdsong acoustic portraits by datasoup.
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We offer two tracked shipping options:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 – £3.50 (2–3 working days)
Royal Mail Tracked 24 – £4.95 (1–2 working days)
Free UK Tracked 48 shipping on all orders over £80.
Please note: orders are typically dispatched from our Windermere shop within one working day. However, our large A1 prints have a production time of around 4–7 working days.
We do offer shipping outside of the UK - to USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and certain EU countries. The shipping price will be calculated at checkout.
Delivery outside the UK may be subject to local import taxes and/or customs charges, which are your responsibility where they apply. If so, the shipping company should advise you of the charges due or else you should consult your local customs office.
All prints come unframed as standard but we can frame your prints as part of your order. Our frames are made from solid obeche wood in the UK with acrylic shatter-proof glazing for safety. Available in classic white, black or oak finish as well as vibrant yellow, pink and blue.
Each wood frame is 22mm wide, with a wooden backboard. The frame is mount-less and supplied with a hanging system on the back, all you need is a picture hook or single screw.