Hör mal Hin 
amplifying sounds of nature

supervised by prof. diana simon and prof. karen donndorf.
with kind support of ceramic artist beate pfefferkorn.

Listening begins with a gesture.

Hör mal Hin is a small series of porcelain objects shaped like gentle funnels — an invitation to tune into nature’s soundscape in a more mindful way. held to the ear, these vessels heighten our sense of hearing, amplifying the subtle richness of the natural world: the quiet murmur of a riverbank, the rhythm of waves, the near-silence of water in motion.

crafted with a concave, sound-reflective form, each piece gently catches and enhances ambient sound, turning the simple act of listening into a sensory ritual. these objects invite attention to the often-overlooked acoustics of our surroundings — letting the unnoticed sounds come into focus.

a gentle nudge to slow down, the porcelain horn draws us to the river’s edge — to notice textures, to hear deeply, to be still. it transforms listening into a conscious act, inviting us outdoors to rediscover silence, alone or together.

an invitation to meet the world with open ears.

© 2023 Judith Zbanek