Sonic Impressions explores the intersections of sound, space, and time to investigate how architectural environments influence auditory experiences and shape collective identity and memory. Drawing from Pauline Oliveros’s theories of quantum listening, mindfulness practices, and Black spatial traditions, this project positions listening as a political act that uncovers narratives of presence, erasure, and resilience. Through field research at historically resonant sites, I will document and analyze the acoustic properties of Roman spaces in order to reveal the sonic and material layers of Rome, offering fresh insights into the role of sound in shaping communal and individual experiences.

The photograph of Akima Brackeen was taken by Erielle Bakkum.