Instrumentation, variation no. 8
Québec City, Québec

Instrumentation, variation no. 8
Québec City, Québec

2014

site-variable kinetic sound installation

dimensions: variable

Site specific eighth variation of Instrumentation. In the main gallery space overhead HVAC conduits and several found object assemblies became loudspeakers and sound resonators. The gallery kitchen, front window vitrine and reading room (not shown), peripheral spaces not ordinarily used for exhibition, were occupied by ensembles of mechanical performers, whose sound was amplified and mixed in the main space.

Part of Mois Multi at the Galerie des arts visuels de L'Université Laval, Québec City, QC

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