The Sonic Whale - Nigel Helyer
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & Gallery
Sat 06 Dec '25 – Sun 01 Feb '26 (DAILY event)
Overview
The Sonic Whale explores the delicate connections between humans, orcas, and whales—relationships built on trust, mutual respect, and betrayal. It reflects on the impact of human actions on these creatures and reminds us of the fragile balance between cooperation and exploitation in our world.
Dr Nigel Helyer (a.k.a. Dr. Sonique) is a local sculptor and sound artist with an international reputation for his sonic installations, environmental…
The Sonic Whale explores the delicate connections between humans, orcas, and whales—relationships built on trust, mutual respect, and betrayal. It reflects on the impact of human actions on these creatures and reminds us of the fragile balance between cooperation and exploitation in our world.
Dr Nigel Helyer (a.k.a. Dr. Sonique) is a local sculptor and sound artist with an international reputation for his sonic installations, environmental sculpture works and new media projects. His interdisciplinary practice combines art and science to embrace our social, cultural and physical environments.