I will present brand new Sculpture/Sonics: Aero Dynamisms April 11- May 31 at the Packer Schopf Gallery in Chicago. One system will present music through a choreographed duet of spinning horns (creating an acoustic phase shifting/Doppler effect) and two rafts of static horn speakers connected to 10 channels of single-ended tube amplified audio from iPod Nanos via my nano-sync apparatus.

Another system, is comprised of 8 beautiful, never before seen individual horn shapes powered by a single ended 8 channel triode powered electron tube Octoblock amplifier.

The music is mixed to 8 channels – and emanates from the 8 horn shapes, each representing different members of a chamber orchestra. This system presents a new type of compositional tool via a Mac Book Air.

Sound content for both systems will be new compositions by Glenn Kotche with performances by eighth blackbird and Kronos Quartet – pre-recorded as digital data on iPod Nanos and separate compositions on the laptop system.

This installation will create a spatial sonic atmosphere imbued with a phantom chamber orchestra playing music through sculpture.

The digital technology feeds directly into 1940’s eratube technology/topology, marrying the past to the present.

The stunning contrast between the two technologies represents time travel and creates quite a beautiful sensation through a brand new type of aural presentation that can only be experienced on location.

The show runs through May 31 and I dare say, that a visit apart from the opening for a more private experience should provide an astonishing and playfully surreal experience.

Aero Dynamisms opens Friday  April 11  5-8 pm.

Packer Schopf Gallery
942 W. Lake St. Chicago IL 60607
312.226.8984