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ARTISTS-S/Simon Whetham

updates Although I have not made any outdoor artworks since 'Vestiges of Discomposition' for Tsukuba Art Center in 2016, I continue to make works that are at least created by natural forces or materials.In a recent project in Busan, South Korea with the Open Arts Project, I have made 2 very different works.The first, 'What the Earshells hear', uses abalone shells as resonators for the sound of the sea, .. More
updates part 2 2017Open Arts Project, Busan, South KoreaThe second piece I created was inspired by many artists (including the curator here, Sung Baeg) using ink in performance that creates a visual work, retaining a physical trace of the action. Trace of the Storm' uses sounds of heavy rainfall recorded underwater at the site of the residency. These were played through a speaker placed on Korean paper and Kor.. More
Abiko International Open-air Exhibition 2016 Abiko International Open-air Art Exhibition is an art project that has been running for 19 years by the amazing Egami Hiroshi.​Simon Whetham was one of 7 international artists invited to participate in the event in October 2016, alongside a large number of Japanese artists. During his time there he created two works to be exhibited outdoors.​The first was the focal piece, which was titled 'Furea.. More
'Father Sky, Mother Earth' exhibition, Fureai-no-sato, Mount Tsukuba, Japan for Tsukuba Art Center 2016 For the third year in succession Simon was invited to participate in the annual outdoor art exhibition project organised by Tsukuba Art Center in Tsukuba, Japan. This year the exhibition was titled 'Father Sky Mother Earth'.http://www.tsukuba-art-center.com/ "As one of 18 artists invited, I created a work that charted a process of visualising sonic activity.A mountain stream runs through the sit.. More
Simon Whetham, Sonic Activity Prague, Prague, 2015 More
Simon Whetham, Sweep, Korea, 2015 More
SImon Whetham, Speaker Insect, Korea, 2016 More
Simon Whetham, Watering the Piano, Switzerland, 2016 More
Simon Whetham, 4d_sound_painting, Korea, 2015 More
Simon Whetham, FoundSoundMaterials, Korea, 2014 More
Simon Whetham, DisPlace, UK, 2010 More
Simon Whetham, Return, Japan, 2015 More
Simon Whetham bio. Simon Whethamwww.simonwhetham.co.ukI am a professional Sound Artist. For me this term has been considered and refined over a decade of practice and experience of working creatively with sonic phenomena and perception. Projects include, and often combine, sonic investigation of place and site, historical reference, collaboration, workshops, performance and installation. Exchange and engagement ar.. More