A new sound-based exhibit meant to more deeply connect visitors to art and nature is coming to Hamilton’s Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park.
Soundscapes at Pyramid Hill is designed to transform visitors’ experiences into a multisensory adventure through six original audio experiences inspired by the park and its museum. The exhibit opens Friday, June 20 and will be digitally accessible through November 2027.
Following a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, Pyramid Hill partnered with The Well, an arts and wellness organization in Cincinnati, to commission works for Soundscapes from Ohio musicians and sound artists. Before creating their compositions, the artists explored the park for inspiration, including the Overlook Patio, Native Plant Garden, John Isherwood’s sculpture Age of Stone and the ancient Greek and Roman artwork in the Pyramid House.
To create their pieces, artists drew on topics like history of the site, the materiality of sculptures, human interventions in the landscape and celestial events. Resulting works range from meditative compositions and ambient sound art to an interactive piece based on 3D scans of ancient sculptures.
Visitors can experience Soundscapes as they explore the park and museum via geofenced technology, which will automatically prompt each sound experience through visitors’ smartphones. Bring your headphones or personal listening device to experience the installation.
“The Well is delighted to collaborate with Pyramid Hill in commissioning six new place-based Soundscapes from talented Ohio artists. We eagerly anticipate the public experiencing these unique sonic creations in harmony with Pyramid Hill’s sculpture art and naturescapes. As part of this project, The Well has also contributed their own new guided meditations, offering visitors moments of peace and contemplation during your visit,” The Well said in a press release.
The project was guided by guest curator Maria Jenkins, a local interpreter, public programmer and artist who currently works as the assistant director of adult and studio programs at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Participating artists and their works include:
- J. Howd: Resonant Matter
- Sonya and Daniel: Eclipsody: Transmission from the Veil
- Talon Silverhorn: Under the Dogwood
- SHERMVN: Polylith
- The Well: Here We Stand Meditation with Stacy Sims, ft. Harry T Wilks
- The Well: A Mindful I Spy Meditation with Charli Littleton
You can learn more about each work here.
“The Longest Day: Summer Solstice and Soundscape Launch” will celebrate the opening of the exhibit on Friday, June 20 from 5-9:30 p.m. The party will feature live music, drinks, food and creative activities, plus the chance to explore and experience the soundscapes. You can learn more and RSVP here.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. More info: pyramidhill.org.
This article appears in May 28 – Jun 10, 2025.