Sculptures of Japanese onomatopoeias
Also called giongo, these are what manga artist use to convey a sound to its readers. Well, Atsushi Fukunaga has brought these giongo to life in some 3d sculptures. (i wish i could read some japanese to actually know what these “sound” like) more picutures at http://www.atsushifukunaga.jpn.org/ in the 2007 works link.

sound of an airplane roaring

sound of pencils breaking

sound of electricity

sound of mice squeaking

sound of falling rain



























