Ascension | Evolve +/- Die
Site-specific audiovisual performance created for Art in the Chapel at Bishop Street Methodist Church, Leicester.
Developed in collaboration with Zeropence, Ascension explored themes of transformation, resilience and collective experience through live sound, projection and performance. Meditative drones, classical Indian vocal traditions, improvised electronics and spoken word combined to create an immersive environment that responded directly to the architecture of the church.
Projection mapping activated the historic organ pipes and upper reaches of the building, extending the performance vertically through the space. Light, sound and image were composed in dialogue with the venue's natural acoustics, creating moments of stillness, intensity and reflection.
Presented beneath candlelight and within the atmospheric setting of the chapel, Ascension transformed the church into a temporary audiovisual installation, inviting audiences into a shared journey through sound, light and space.
Ascension marked an important stage in the development of my installation practice. The work explored how sound, light and architecture could be combined to shape a shared sensory experience, laying foundations for later projects that use responsive systems and immersive environments to encourage collective participation and reflection.
Vocals & Spoken Word: Kishan Anand
Audio Production and visuals: Andy Harper
Sound Engineering: Calcium
Venue: Art in the Chapel
Curated by: Leonie DuBarry-Gurr
Supported by: Arts Council England
Audio Production and visuals: Andy Harper
Sound Engineering: Calcium
Venue: Art in the Chapel
Curated by: Leonie DuBarry-Gurr
Supported by: Arts Council England
Evolve +/- Die - Don't worry - audiovisual sample clip
