Sculpting sound

Abstract

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.