I am currently developing an audio-visual environmental installation, as part of the practical stage of my PhD research, to be exhibited in early 2018.  This work will respond to the active and immersive relationship between audience and artwork.

Prior to this, I undertook four experimental stages which refer to many of the techniques used by the four composers in their works and performances: repetition, form, colour, layering, light and process, while also relating to their use of venue and space:

1

Developing ​a series of artistic responses to existing Minimalist compositions, starting by choosing the colours and shapes that I feel best represents the work, and finishing in a pastel sketch to visually illustrate the piece of music.

2

Focusing on one of these pieces and creating ‘mock ups’ of what could be developed into larger works.  I arranged plastic circles into a geometric grid pattern and noted the effect of different forms and intensities of light on the surrounding space.  I also examined the effect of layering the plastic circles, and how they could be used as filters through which to view the space beyond.

3

Creating an animation showing how the coloured elements work together in my interpretation of the same piece as considered in the previous stage.

4

Creating a larger-scale mock up of a coloured object, through which I was able to observe the effects of using different light sources.  Again, the piece of music from the previous stages was the inspiration for this.