This thesis describes the philosophy and techniques I applied to transform
drawing into sound. In my work, drawing and sound depend on each other to
exist, the respective characteristics and qualities of one are dependant on the
existence of the other: drawing begets sound as sound begets drawing. In
this way, I strive to reveal the hidden meaning of my drawings through sound.
This approach offers a multisensory experience to the audience intertwining
the sense of hearing with the sense of sight. What does it mean to experience
sound through the eyes and drawings through the ears?
Sculpting Sound is divided into three chapters:
I. The Connection Between Drawing & Sound, describing the artistic and
philosophical background that inspired me to work with animal species.
II. Sound of Drawing, referring to the sonification of graphite in a
performative and visual context.
III. The Ultimate Drawing, explaining the conclusion and insights of sculpting
sound through drawing.
The works presented are:
- Sound of Beasts (2015), a drawing and sound installation that stimulates
a multisensory experience.
- Sonic Drawings (2013–2015), an audiovisual performance project, which
connects a drawing performance with playing a sound instrument.
- Sound of a Dead Body (2015), a performance that sonifies drawing and
its gestures.
- The Book of Repression (2015), a photograph that illustrates the act of
drawing through a sound piece.