My surround sound composition for a sculptural environment was created from detuned piano, modular and software synths, field recordings, and found objects. Created over a period of 5 days preceding the exhibition, the pieces were largely improvised and layered in long takes. A remixed stereo version of the work was released as Cyclical Traces.
This large wooden form was created by the artist from reclaimed lumber scraps, discarded clothing and recycled inner tubes. The work occupied the new Portland art space, Building5, for a week in June, 2021. A 6.1 speaker system surrounded the woven shape, and listeners could rest inside or wander through the space. Several artists were invited to contribute multichannel sound, each for a limited duration.
Building5, Portland OR
June 2021
Seth Nehil 