Prepared Pioneers

Four new glitched objects. On view at Walnut Ink in Michigan City, Indiana through September 25, 2011.
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Quotes from four composers were inserted into image syntax of photographs taken of four groupings of piano key combinations. The resulting digital glitch was translated onto the physical object by a mix of analog, handi-craft studio manipulations.
The composers were chosen for their early experiments with modifying a keyboard instrument to produce an unexplored and inventive sound experience or environment for listeners and players. This practice became known as the prepared piano. To me this method resonates as aggressive and precise, exploratory and unpredictable. The mood of the collective gesture says punk or slant with gusto in a way that is timeless and poetic and refreshed.


from top to bottom:

Titles: (these were also used as the inserted syntax quotes for the glitch process)
1) "A new approach to expression of moods and characters was discovered" after Arnold Schoenberg

2) "The odious and their common tendency toward tranquility" after John Cage

3) "Feel with the tips of your eyes, like a fat fruit, too green" after Erik Satie

4) "I was compelled to make my mind into a musical instrument" after Henry Cowell

Object info:
Oil paint on piano parts, each 18" high by 12" wide(+-) by 2" deep, cleat mounted to wall.

Top two images describe the process. Very top image looks unique on all platforms. I can't get it to post looking like the print. This is due to the damage done to its image syntax...it's been transcoded or broken. YES!