David Held - "Repurcussions: Cross Examinations" - Audio-Visual Experience (Copy)
ArtBuoy Kingston
Local artist and educator, David Held presents "Repurcussions: Cross Examinations" an audio-visual installation that "details the unconscious methods of speech mechanics in an attempt to bring to the conscious the complexities of what we say."
Fragments of words are altered into rhythmic sequences.
Male and female voices become instruments outside of the cohesion of language.
A system of 8 speakers sweeps voices around the room creating a pulsating architecture of sound.
The imagery on the screen reflects the American flag, blowing in the wind, intercut with flashes of color and moments of protest.
The composition posits the question: "Where is the end of speaking and the beginning of understanding?"
"Taken together, this work is intended to create not an atmosphere of debate (from the Latin de battuere, "to beat down") rather to create an atmosphere of discussion (L. discutere, "to investigate”).”
The artist is hosting two open-to-the-public presentations of the work, first on Saturday, May 6th, and on the following Saturday, May 13th.
The installation is temporarily on display at ArtBuoy Kingston, a pop-up gallery and event space run by ArtPort Kingston, located at 274 E Strand, Kingston NY 12401.
This project was made possible by an Individual Artist Grant from Arts Mid-Hudson.
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