I chose four very inter-related keywords that resonate with my practice as an artist:
Sense of Place: I find it grounding to root my own works in an earthen sense of place, when so much art culture seems to be terminally pivoting toward online spaces and solely conceptual beginnings. A real-world context to an artwork can provide a bedrock to build referential and connective meaning upon.
Atmosphere: Relationally connected to a sense of place; using less-than-predictable technology and real elements drawn from the landscape to inform and summon atmospheric reflections of external and internal environments.
Abstract Narrative: Providing room for the listener’s own breath in my work, while balancing a narrative with forward progression is important to me. Moving through phases with intentionality and abstracted purpose allow the lister to engage and follow along. I don’t seek to push people away.
Elemental: My work is reflective of the environment in which it was made for. If I could compose everything out on a bald mountain peak, then I would. I intend for my art to appear raw, elemental and weather-beaten. I find the integrative, cross-pollinating of music combined with natural sound elements to contextualise the piece.