“ENVIRONMENTS”

Sound Performance

2021 - Present

“ENVIRONMENTS” is an ongoing research project, culminating in a series of sound performances, exploring humanity’s desecration of the natural space and concurrent reliance on and commercial reproduction of the psychologically beneficial aspects of our world. The advancement of our society and technology has led us on a path that diverges from nature and destroys it at the same time. The manipulation of the soundscape recording is a reflection of our treatment of the natural world and directly counters the intended psychological effect of the record: to give us temporary reprieve from the sounds and complexity of modern life. The performances break our reliance on pre-recorded media to return us to the natural spaces that we have intentionally distanced ourselves from. The piece begins with the soundscape as originally recorded. Throughout the duration of the performance, the artist utilizes a mixer, a delay and reverb pedal, and a distortion pedal to create a different version of the soundscape: one that’s dark and distorted, bearing only the slightest resemblance to the original recording. This piece demands recognition of the ways that we treat our world.

The Psychologically Ultimate Thunderstorm was performed at the Electronic Art & Intermedia Open House, 2021

The Psychologically Ultimate Seashore was performed at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, 2022

Received First Place in Visual and Performing Arts

Wind/Hail Storm was performed at Action Art Live at the Pump House, 2022