ON SONIC ART | souart

On Sonic Art welcomes the contribution of the community in creating a sound map of Singapore. Sounds forms part of our memories to an environment such as the cries of your first born child, the bells of the ice-cream truck, or the striking sounds of the “ding ding” candy. We can also use sound to relate to the people that mean the most to us, the voices of our parents, the kids running around the playground. On Sonic Art seeks to create a collection of sound that defines each individual in Singapore and what sounds mean to them.

To further strengthen the message of the project and to help the audience better understand the art form, the artists will also have a post show talk to share their ideas, creative processes and experiences. It will also be a platform for the audience to interact with one another as well as a time for them to bond with their families.

On Sonic Art was held at The Arts House on the 2nd of March 2013. Formerly, The Old Parliament House from 1965 to 1999 is an iconic building in Singapore being the oldest existing government building in the country. Now, a multi-disciplinary arts venue playing host to arts exhibitions and concerts, the building is rich in history, yet accessible and welcoming. The Arts House is a venue that holds significance to a range of generations.

On Sonic Art

Sound Collection

To participate in this community created work, we asked for the public to record and submit sounds that is part of their everyday lives or sounds that would define them as an individual. These sounds was used to create a series of works that explore the unique sound map that they have contributed to.

To find out more, please visit the following web page:
http://hector-lee.com/onsonicart/

About the Artists

Hector Lee is a sound artist exploring the sonic space of electronicmusic. A musician by nature, he is both a performer and composer with a strong interest in contemporary electronic music and unique composition techniques such as micro sound composition. He constantly pushes the boundaries of his work by integrating the use of technology such as multichannel audio and computer synthesis. Currently pursuing his studies in Music Technology at LASALLE
College of the Arts, he also engages in collaborations with artists from other disciplines to expand the possibilities and creative boundaries of his work. His work and collaborations have spanned a wide range including theatre, live electronic music, dance, music composition, interactive sound art installations, etc. His recent works include theatre production Eurydice(2010), fashion event Vaunt(2010), Reflex(2010), a sound art installation for AUDI with media artist Andreas Schlegal and sound artist Brian O'Reilly, and many other live electronic music performances. Upon graduation, he aims to further his studies and continue his work as a sound artist/designer and performer.

Starting her musical journey at the age of 4, Charlene first played the piano then moved on to the guitar and bass. She played alto saxophone in her secondary school band and was section leader her 3rd year.

Charlene joined LASALLE in 2007 to pursue a BA (Hons) in Music (Music Technology). Under
the tutelage of Justin Hegburg and Brian O’Reilly, she has developed skills in both the technical and performance aspects of the course.

While in LASALLE, Charlene performed in various school productions as a audio/visual artist,
notably in Eurydice (2010), the SoCM Lunchtime Concert Series (2010/11), Infinity (2011) and
SoCM Graduation Showcase COLAB (2011).

As a visual artist, Charlene performed for productions like the Kings of Freedom Concert and
Vaunt (2010). She also performed at C.H.O.P.P.A. (2010) with fellow student, Eugene Yip, as a
sound artist. She is a key member of Brazilian percussion group, Bloco Singapura, performing
on international platforms, notably the inaugural Youth Olympic Games 2010, Formula 1
Singapore Grand Prix 2010/2012, Dili Carnival 2011 in Timor Leste, and the Bali Spirit Festival
2012 held in Ubud, Bali.

J. Precursor(1986, Singapore) is an experimental electronic music composer/ performer, researcher, sound artist, and multimedia installation artist. His artistic focus is driven by the investigation and discovery of radical aesthetics within traditional arts. The style of his works evolves with time through his artistic fundamentals of investigating, experimenting and formalizing the organization of sounds and visuals using organic systemizations.
He works within a hybridized culture of contemporary sonic and visual art practices, which are most often but not limited to multimedia performances/ installations, audio-visual compositions and human-robotics interaction in musical applications.

Jon completed his BA(Hons) in Music Technology at LASALLE College of the Arts (Singapore, SG) under the guidance of electro-acoustic/ visual artist Brian O'Reilly in 2010. Following that in 2011, he was invited to STEIM (Amsterdam, NL) to participate in a workshop residency to discuss and explore matters relating to instrument design for electronic music. Currently, he is pursuing his MFA in Music Technology: Interaction, Intelligence & Design with Integrated Media, under the mentorship of Dr. Ajay Kapur at California Institute of the Arts (California, USA).