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During the development and composition of the music for the Tidal
Barrier Event in 1984, I became interested in the use of lighting and
installation with music, and spent some time researching the art form
of son et lumiere. Performing with the sound artist Max Eastley,
utilizing 'sound to light' lasers, led me to larger events. These
works involved the use of lasers, pyrotechnics, film and projected
still images on enormous screens, and were used to celebrate the
opening of buildings and civil engineering projects throughout the
country, with audiences of up to 12,000 at a single performance.
Since 1994, the son et lumieres have incorporated hybridised 3D fractal geometries, complex projection screen installations and the spatialisation of music over multiple loudspeaker systems.Fractals (1994) was made possible with a Gustav Holst Foundation Award, whilst Chaos of Rainbows (1997) was made possible with a National Lottery award through the Arts Council of England and Hull City Council. Recent son et lumieres have been installed in sacred spaces, exploring the relationship between nature and spirituality. |