I recently decided to collaborate with a friend – to create a sound piece for a fine art performance. As an artist, I feel it is important to cross mediums of art forms within my sonic practice. This expands creative possibilities that working in virtual reality doesn’t. I felt that when I was creating the sonics for the performance I could make a more personal space. This type of work gives space for the incorporation of identity within the work. Identity must be incorporated into art to reflect the individual viewpoint, life experiences, and cultural background of the creator. It encourages empathy and tolerance while celebrating variety and questioning social norms. Art becomes a potent vehicle for individual and group narratives, giving voice to underrepresented groups and tackling social challenges. Artists forge deep relationships, arouse debate, and stimulate conversation by embracing and expressing their identities. It encourages inclusivity and gives people the confidence to accept their unique identities, generating a more varied and vibrant artistic scene.
Finley’s use of spoken speech and personal identity within the poem used within the sound gave an empathetic result; very much contrasting the sonic work I created for the virtual reality.