“I am excited to further develop my musical instrument for the ‘Second Breath’ performance. This is a performance piece that delves into the physicality of sound as it emerges from the human body through breathing. The performers wear an instrument that shapes around their chest as an extension of their lungs. A wearable lung to capture breath and hold it as a resonating space for sound. During my recent graduation project, I created an instrument using latex balloons. My focus in this project was mostly on the concept, composition and community development of all participating performers. As a result, the material research is an aspect of my work that I would like to develop further. Now, I aim to explore other materials and their impact on the sound, while maintaining the instrument’s accessibility and DIY nature.”