SLAB 3: ANALOGUE DETOUR TO ELECTRONIC SOUND & VIDEO

SUNDAY JUNE 7, 8 PM at VIVO [1965 Main Street]
Performance with Workshop Participants + K & W Tankred | $3-10 sliding scale

Elizabeth Cairns
Alex Young-Hwa Cho
Graham Christofferson
Laura Lee Coles
Spencer Davis
Ricarda McDonald
Alex Muir
Jessica Parsons
Martin Reisle
Emilio Rojas
Anju Singh
Kent & Wenche Tankred, Sweden

Kent & Wenche Tankred were introduced to Vancouver at Signal & Noise 2008 with their remarkable performance Inflection for 9 amplified electric hand mixers and 6 amplified computer fans. They have now been invited back for a 10-day VIVO residency to lead a workshop for local artists.

Stepping back from the “convenience” of digital technology, the Tankreds will conduct an experiential detour into live electro-acoustics using more rudimentary tools. Workshop participants will build sound machines from common houshold appliances, electric motors, electromagnetic relays and consumer electronics. The emphasis will be on sonic exploration, supplemented by visuals. The workshop will culminate in a collective audio/visual performance event.