The XenaX is a permanent sound installation/instrument that is used by kids in the Klankspeeltuin.

By using special pens the kids (7-12 years) can, instead of draw pictures, 'draw' sounds and lightcolours which come out of the installation. The installation actually consists of four independent units. Each unit can be played by two kids. It is designed and produced together with Marien Hogerheijde and Yvonne Boelens.

The XenaX is currently up and running in the Klankspeeltuin (in english: Soundplayground) which is a venue with different sound installations for kids (See also KosmiX). The Klankspeeltuin is part of Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam.


Presentations:

01.2005 - now
Continous use in the Klankspeeltuin in the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam (NL).

13.09.2008 - 28.09.2008
Used at the Happy New Ears Festival in Kortrijk (BE).

07.04.2008
Used at the event Klankspeeltuin in 't Groot in the concert hall of the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam (NL).

21.05.2007
Used at the event Klankspeeltuin in 't Groot in the concert hall of the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam (NL).

03.07.2006
Used at the event Klankspeeltuin in 't Groot in the concert hall of the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam (NL).

09.2003 - 01.2005
Continous use in the Klankspeeltuin in Muziekcentrum De Ysbreker in Amsterdam (NL).