Re: [microsound] visual artists

[michael trommer <trommer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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