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Re: [microsound] visual artists



yes saw his installation in Oakville / lecture and concerts
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  From: michael trommer 
  To: microsound 
  Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 6:49 PM
  Subject: Re: [microsound] visual artists



  Has anyone seen some of christian marclay's stuff...?

  Amazing example of work that really treads the line between sound and
  visuals...

  On 2/5/06 4:32 PM, "Christopher Sorg" <msglists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

  > Hey, all.
  > I've been more of a .microsound lurker lately, but I, too, have a BFA & MFA
  > in Painting. I've always been involved in music, and have traditional
  > training in vocal, piano, and trombone. I personally use composition and
  > audio "tinkering" to take a break from my visual work, keeping the creative
  > juices flowing while my subconscious processes whatever challenges I have in
  > the studio. I do tend to keep many of the issues in painting and sound
  > separate. I suppose that is a function of how I use sound more to "play"
  > when I need a break, and partially because I like to deal with visuals and
  > sound at the most fundamental, formal, abstract levels. That seems to
  > eliminate a lot of the arbitrary connections made between the two forms.
  > 
  > There are a few artists whom I have come to appreciate, such as Morton
  > Feldman and Trevor Wishart, for their very specific relationships between
  > sound and visuals that move beyond the more common synthesthetic discourse.
  > Having started out quite early with an interest in Kandinsky, Scriabin, and
  > the like, the more subjective approach to synthesia just isn't as
  > interesting to me any more. I personally find that the more concrete
  > linguistic connections between sound and image, and the formal discourse
  > that attempts to capture each of the structures are far more complex,
  > interesting. For me, the flow goes back and forth, and much of my visual
  > work does incorporate sound and language. I've also been fortunate enough to
  > be able to go out and perform sound material when I choose, so playing with
  > sound has become a succesful part of my creative practice.
  > 
  > I should say that the experimental sound community, especially the
  > .microsound list, has been an enlightening and encouraging group to be
  > involved with. I have found opportunities here, and it's kept me going at
  > times when other aspects of my practice were frustrating.  Just knowing that
  > you're all out there thinking and experimenting offers great comfort. Sorry
  > I haven't had as much time to contribute lately, but, anyway, thanks to you
  > all!
  > __________________________________________
  > Christopher Sorg
  > Multimedia Artist and Instructor
  > The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
  > Columbia College Chicago
  > http://www.chrissorg.com
  > 
  > 
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