The project is a sound-based artistic collaboration between participants from Hong Kongand London. The title references the Asian tradition of giving money in envelopes to wish for well-being and good fortune, andthe project is built on the notion of giving sounds as a gift. This virtual exhibition follows workshops led by Ryo Ikeshiro (City University of Hong Kong) and Tom Tlalim (University of the Arts London), with Dawn Scarfe and András Blazsek. The participants used field recordings and listening as a framework for dialogue and cultura l exchange between those living in the two cities.The resulting soundscapes created by the participants are presented in an immersive virtual exhibition.In an age where online experiences are increasingly using VR/AR and haptics,SoundEnvelope predominantly relies on the single sense of hearing. Through a speculative approach to soundscapes,our environment and sense of identity are considered.
