If Sigmar Polke Dreamt of Sheep
Audio-visual composition "If Sigmar Polke Dreamt of Sheep" aims to investigate the work of German painter Sigmar Polke (1941-2010) through the use sound and interdependent motion collage. In his work Polke largely relied on the use of mass media images, raster-dot printing technique and collage to question the validity and truth of pop cultural objects, mass media & advertising industry. Through examining color palettes, geometric shapes and compositional structure of 3 of artist's paintings: "Ägyptischer Sternenhimmel, (Wir Kleinbürger)" (1976), “Pille” (1976), "Zwei Köpfe, Kartoffelköppe (Mao & LBJ)" (1965), the sound score is reflective of their complex textures and layers. Kira attempted to render a sonic dimension to the elements on canvas, bringing them to life and offering a new add-on value to the fabric of Polke's art.
"If Sigmar Polke Dreamt of Sheep" (8'53") is a compositional journey in 3 chapters, each lasting around 3 min.
Presented at Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow for Sound Thought Music Festival 2016
Presented during Visual Music Festival in Mexico City in July 2016
"If Sigmar Polke Dreamt of Sheep" (8'53") is a compositional journey in 3 chapters, each lasting around 3 min.
Presented at Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow for Sound Thought Music Festival 2016
Presented during Visual Music Festival in Mexico City in July 2016