JENS L. THOMSEN is a composer, artist, and producer based in the Faroe Islands. He holds an MSc in Environmental and Architectural Acoustics from London South Bank University and a BA in Music Technology from the University of West London. His work explores the intersection of art, technology, and the environment. Through his moniker ORKA, Jens has been nominated twice for the Nordic Council Music Prize.
Birds With Wings is a collaborative soundscape installation created for the Tonik arts event, with a second life at World Expo 2025 in Japan. Rather than composing in isolation, the piece invites public participation—allowing the audience to contribute their voices as part of the larger composition.
Set within the immersive environment of a Sound Garden, visitors are guided to record their voices using an on-site microphone and interactive tablet interface. Throughout the day, these individual expressions are layered into a living, evolving soundscape.
The final composition, shaped by many contributions, will be transported to Japan, where new voices will continue the sonic conversation. In an era marked by division, Birds With Wings seeks to build bridges through sound. By collecting voices from different cultures and languages, the work aspires to create a unified human voice.
Concept & Composition: Jens L. Thomsen
Audio Software Development: Dirk Handreke
Lighting Design: Villiam Soo Joensen
UI Design: Miðberg
Set Design: Atlanta
Photography: Gwenaël Akira Helmsdal Carré