Felix Thorn
dal 13/11/2008 al 17/1/2009
Segnalato da
13/11/2008
Felix Thorn
Gasworks Gallery, London
When connected to a computer, Felix's Machines translate the artist's compositions into mechanical actions performed by customised drums and piano parts and animated by solenoids, springs and motors. In this way, an electronic means of production is transposed into an acoustic output.
Felix’s Machines are a series of extraordinary mechanical instruments put together by the artist and musician Felix Thorn in his South London bedroom. The project, which began in 2006, is continuously evolving and will do so throughout and after its time at Gasworks. During the exhibition, musicians and producers will respond to Felix’s Machines in a series of events exploring its musical potential.
When connected to a computer, Felix’s Machines translate Thorn’s compositions into mechanical actions performed by customised drums and piano parts and animated by solenoids, springs and motors. In this way, an electronic means of production is transposed into an acoustic output. Each element of the machine has its own light emitting diode (LED). In the darkened space of the gallery, this creates an arrangement of coloured projections illuminating the sound source and synchronised with the music.
Felix’s Machines developed from the artist’s desire to have his compositions played without a performer. As such Thorn looks to focus the listeners’ experience onto the visual representation of the music’s structure: combining sound, visual motion and flicker into an experience that stimulates and intensifies perception.
Music events:
Friday 5 December 2008, 8pm-12am
Lumin presents a night of experimental DJ sets by Leila (Warp) and Paul (B) Davis (Beige Records).
Friday 19 December 2008, 8-10pm
Open Music Archive and Felix's Machines
Friday 9 January 2009, 8-10pm
An evening curated by Resonance fm's Ed Baxter.
Friday 16 January 2009, 8-10pm
A radiophonic intervention by Resonance Radio Orchestra
All events are free. Please note: Doors will open at 7.45pm and the gallery will be closed between 6 and 7.45pm to set up. The exhibition will be accessible throughout the events.
Preview: Friday 14 November, 7-9pm
Gasworks Gallery
155 Vauxhall Street - London
Free admission