Listening to the Echoes of Bergen: Mapping the Soul of the City
24 – 26 Oct 2023
Bergen (NO)
Workshop
BEK invites artists interested in sound explorations to a 3-day workshop with artist and scholar Yara Mekawei in Bergen. Looking into the philosophy of listening, experimenting with different techniques for field recording, and learning to capture the essence of various locations through sound, we will try to draw a sonic map of the city.
Dates:
24–26 October 2023,
10:00-15:00 each of the days.
24–26 October 2023,
10:00-15:00 each of the days.
Participation:
The workshop is free, but registration is required, and places are limited. No prior skills are required. The workshop will take place in BEK and different locations across Bergen. Make sure to dress for the weather.
Registration: To register for the workshop, please send an e-mail to bek(a)bek.no before 17 October.
The workshop is free, but registration is required, and places are limited. No prior skills are required. The workshop will take place in BEK and different locations across Bergen. Make sure to dress for the weather.
Registration: To register for the workshop, please send an e-mail to bek(a)bek.no before 17 October.
YARA MEKAWEI
Yara Mekawei, a renowned artist and scholar, masterfully merges the urban pulse with architectural essence, crafting intricate auditory vignettes transformed into visual forms. Her groundbreaking work defies artistic norms, transmuting sound into sight through a synesthetic alchemy. Rooted in architectural philosophy, social historiography, and philosophical literature, she weaves conceptual dimensions for a diverse audience. Central to her approach is a forthcoming sonic opus, blending Sufi poetry and the wisdom of the Book of the Dead. Mekawei’s art draws inspiration from varied social philosophies, reflecting her cultural identity within a North East African context. Her legacy bridges sensory experiences, resonating with the human sensorium, transcending boundaries and epochs.
Yara Mekawei, a renowned artist and scholar, masterfully merges the urban pulse with architectural essence, crafting intricate auditory vignettes transformed into visual forms. Her groundbreaking work defies artistic norms, transmuting sound into sight through a synesthetic alchemy. Rooted in architectural philosophy, social historiography, and philosophical literature, she weaves conceptual dimensions for a diverse audience. Central to her approach is a forthcoming sonic opus, blending Sufi poetry and the wisdom of the Book of the Dead. Mekawei’s art draws inspiration from varied social philosophies, reflecting her cultural identity within a North East African context. Her legacy bridges sensory experiences, resonating with the human sensorium, transcending boundaries and epochs.
Event category
Workshop
More info
iCal
