Author Archives: stevenlauriecom

troll

January 28, 2017 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in music, prototype, sketch, sound, STEVEN LAURIE

Digital sketch of sound-based project titled, Troll. Troll uses a midi controler, two 6 inch speakers and old country music tracks to produce a small outboard engine idling sound. The twist grip throttle and switch controls will provide an easy way for users to modulate tempo speed and output volume. Outboard engine will be realized […]

Peter Bosch and Simone Simons

November 4, 2015 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in Inspiration, Research

From 1985, Peter Bosch and Simone Simons have been collaborating on large scale sound works, performances, concerts and theatre productions. Since 1990, their focus has been centered on the development of autonomous “music machines”. All their machines/works are best considered as constant and dynamic developments that generate experiences through sound and movement. The Krachtgever is their best-known piece (shown above) […]

Abbas Akhavan awarded 2015 Sobey Art Award

November 2, 2015 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in Exhibitions

Congratulations to Toronto-based artist Abbas Akhavan for winning the 2015 Sobey Art Award. The Tehran-born Akhavan, 38, prevailed over four other finalists to take the juried prize at a ceremony held at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax. Abbas works in a variety of idioms – installation art, video, drawing, painting, sculpture and performance […]

NEWS! International Sculpture Center Re:Sculpt Blog Article

September 16, 2015 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in Reviews/articles

RE:SCULPT | INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE CENTER Steven Laurie: Burning Rubber By Gil McElroy

N.A.I.S.A’s Soundhackers Intensive

August 17, 2015 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in community arts, Education

I recently participated in N.A.I.S.A‘s Soundhackers Intensive, a two and half day workshop that explored a range of tools and approaches to creating sound work. N.A.I.S.A. cleverly coordinated a well choreographed intensive that overlapped the expertise and sound making practices of Nicolas Collins, Peter Bosch, and Dafydd Hughes. These three artists led separate step-by-step hands-on learning seminars that covered open source software/tools […]

Thrush Box (3D Digital Prototype)

March 20, 2015 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in STEVEN LAURIE

Thrush Box is a sound-based mechanical work that uses the low-frequency end of double bass drum sound files to generate and expel “exhaust”. Through a simple one-way air value system under the air intake filter, the six subwoofers, like traditional engine pistons intake air through the red filter at the top and expel spent air, […]

Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything

February 9, 2015 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in Exhibitions

The ROM and MOCCA joined forces and recently opened a very large Douglas Coupland exhibition. I highly recommend you visit both institutions and to see the full picture. Info below: Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is everything is anything One of Canada’s most provocative artists and cultural thinkers questions what our future holds One exhibition […]

Beer Can Launcher

June 27, 2014 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in contemporary art

The Beer Can Launcher is a mechanical work being designed for the sole purpose of crushing and launching beer cans into the sky. Playing along with the idea of drinking as a right of passage, this machine provides participants with the opportunity to celebrate their momentary drinking achievements one drink at a time.

Mowry Baden

August 1, 2013 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in Artist, Research

Born in Los Angeles in 1936 and educated at Pomona College and Stanford University, Mowry Baden has lived and worked in Canada since 1971. He has practiced sculpture for nearly 50 years and has taught sculpture at Raymond College, Pomona College, UBC, and the University of Victoria, from which he retired in 1997. Articulating an […]

Grayscale: Contemporary Drawing

June 8, 2013 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in contemporary art, Research

This is a great drawing blog by artist Chris Down! The content published points towards his fascination with image making and the practice of drawing. I recommend you check it out. Web link to Grayscale