Episode 9. Sound In Art
On this episode of Table of Plenty, Lili (also known as Okuesha Kills) demonstrates how sound can ultimately work to enhance artworks and enhance the atmosphere of a piece. Sound can be explored in isolation as well as a complimentary element to still and moving works.
Techniques covered: Mixed media applications, sound editing, processing and recording
Made possible with the funding support of the NSW Government, Youth Opportunities.
Original Sound and Music by Lili Occhiuto aka Okuesha Kills
Episode producer: Aphrodite Delaguiado
Featured Artist - Okuesha Kills
Exercise - Make art with sound
Okuesha Kills in her element. Making music at Lost In Books.
What you'll need:
USB Microphone (or voice recorder on your mobile phone)
Headphones and audio jack Laptop or computer
Sound editing/Music Production software or app:
- GarageBand (iOS)
- Groovebox (iOS) - Figure (iOS)
- BandLab (Android/iOS)
- Suggester (iOS)
- Beat Maker Go (Android/iOS)
- n-Track Studio DAW 9 (Android/iOS) - Ableton Live
Use a recording device, gather field recordings and use them (directly or indirectly) to develop a work from. Using any music production software or app, experiment with your sound recording to make loops, reverbs, noise, beats and music. If you play any instruments, record yourself playing a few tunes and experiment with layering music and sound. Put your headphones on and let the music take over! Make art with sound.
Share Your Art and Music
Once you’ve completed the exercise or if you just have something cool to show us, take photos, videos or audio recordings of your art and music. Even better, share it via social media and make sure you tag us @lostinbookssydney or use the hashtag #TofPArtStudio so we can see it.
You can also submit your artwork by emailing to art@lostinbooks.com.au to receive feedback from our artists Huy and Lili, and for a chance to be featured in our online Art gallery.
OPEN STUDIO
Cost: $100 per student/term | Location: Lost In Books, 2/4o Harris St, Fairfield, NSW 2165
Creative Kids vouchers accepted. Click here to apply.
Our TABLE OF PLENTY open access studio creates an encouraging, open and safe environment where individuals can gain a sense of agency through creativity and art with the intent to unify and strengthen the already strong ties within our community. We look forward to welcoming our participants!
Term 1 dates and times to be advised. Register to be on the waitlist.