Rhombe

The rhombe is one of the oldest instruments discovered in prehistoric times. It was used in rituals or to communicate over long distances. It produces a deep whirring sound and a continuous tone through the wind.

Here, I revisit this instrument and explore the origins of the energy produced by vibrations, sound imprints and the impact of sound on our perception. My research focuses on the symbolic origins of sound and our relationship with the sacred.

This instrument was made for a theatrical production of Shakespeare's Hamlet, performed at the University of the Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, in May 2024. In the play, the sound occurs when Hamlet attempts to communicate with the spirit of his deceased father.

Photographs taken in the Sumapaz páramo in Colombia.