Armonías (Harmonies)

Artworks: Harmonies

Artist: José Antonio Orts

Location: Joan Fuster avenue/ Cinturó Verd 

Date: 2001

The artwork entitled Armonías (Harmonies) is a set of photosensitive sound sculptures that collect the light from the sky of Aldaia and transform it into sound harmonies (musical chords). The ensemble follows the evolution of natural light, the position of the sun, the passing of the clouds, etc. at all times. It also captures the presence and movements of the spectators (through the variations in light intensity and the shadows they cause).

In this way, the evolution of natural light and the spectators’ movements form the sonorous rhythm of the sculptural ensemble. The moment of maximum expressive intensity of the piece occurs at dusk when the power of the sonority increases and becomes deeper.

The spectator can walk freely among the group of sculptures, achieving a reciprocal interaction with the object, as it will emit a succession of sound rhythms marked by people’s movements and the solar cycle from day to night

On the 2026 restoration .

Electronic components, photoconductive cells, photovoltaic panels, loudspeakers, iron, and stainless steel.

Artwork restored and modified by the artist in 2026, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its creation.

Harmonies is a light-sensitive, autonomous sound sculpture conceived to generate a continuously transforming perceptual experience within its space. The artwork produces a euphony composed of tuned percussive sound sequences, whose intensity and rhythm constantly vary throughout the day.

The sound’s volume depends on the brightness of the sky, while its tempo changes according to the sunlight and the shadows cast by viewers. In this way, the piece establishes a direct relationship with natural cycles and human presence, generating ever-changing sonic configurations.

The percussions evoke slowly and continuously evolving melodies: almost imperceptible at dawn, they gradually accelerate to reach peak activity at noon, subsequently developing a prolonged ritardando until dusk.

At night, the sculpture remains silent. The energy required for its operation comes exclusively from natural light, captured by photovoltaic panels integrated into the artwork itself, reinforcing its autonomous nature and its connection to the environment.