I was invited by FilmScene – an independent cinema in Iowa City – to create and lead a workshop on sonic observation following a premiere screening of the documentary film Observer.
Information and promotion of the event at ICFilmScene.org
From the Iowa FilmScene Event Page
“Filmmaker Ian Cheney embarks on an experiment in which he brings a series of keen-eyed observers – scientists, artists, a hunter – to locations around the world, often without telling them where they are going, and asks them simply to describe what they see. What unfolds is a deep exploration and celebration of the power of observation: what happens when you find new ways to sense and perceive the world around you? With customary whimsy and a small painted red square that Cheney brings on every journey, the film is an invitation to viewers to find beauty and meaning in even the most quotidian of locales.”
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Immediately after the screening, join Iowa-based sound artist Alex Braidwood for a workshop on sonic observation. Alex will lead an ear cleaning exercise and a collective listening walk to help us foster deeper engagement with our surroundings. Open to all ages.
Alex Braidwood is a sound artist, designer, and educator maintaining a practice exploring issues of sustainability at the intersection of art and science.
