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Along with a suite of experimental videos by MLuM, the space will be inhabited by a simple installation by visual artist Betsy Lohrer Hall. The project will shift as she and other artists (Hilary Norcliffe, Nae Lemke, Soft Chick) listen and respond to George Sarah, who will be creating sound art with synths, edited soundscapes, layered field recordings, and live improvisation. Their activities in the space will arise from the seed idea of “meet me there.” This is less about going to a set destination and more about intuitive discovery and transformation.
Listening comes from a quiet, observant mind.
Your entire being is an instrument of listening.
George Sarah is a Electronic composer and multi-instrumentalist. Born in Seoul, South Korea, he moved to the USA at the age of five. He has garnered critical acclaim for his unique brand of synthetic, acoustic music bridging the normally discrete musical worlds of electronic, industrial and Neo classical. A former member of Stereotaxic Device (KK Records Belgium) and THC (Buffy The Vampire Slayer) he has released numerous albums, film and tv scores and performs regular.
Artist Location: Orange, CA
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With an intercultural and inter-media aesthetic and praxis that can be described as “Weltradau” (World Noise), MLuM takes and makes the “best” out of the “worst” (and vice versa) that various music(s), images, performance practices, and sounds have to offer. Organic and inorganic processes, gong-chime cultures, ethnoise, and sound mauls are among its inspirations and references.
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Visual artist Betsy Lohrer Hall makes works on paper, installations, and site-specific interactive projects. She has a longstanding interest in process and impermanence; this is expressed in a variety of ways, from delicate repeated marks on paper, to her use of simple, fragile materials such as thread, eggshells, or collected, cast off objects. Since 2002 her artwork has been increasingly influenced by sound and multi-sensory perception. She earned her MFA in drawing and painting from California State University, Fullerton, and her BA in studio art from Colorado College. Based in Long Beach, California, she has exhibited her work in solo and group shows along the west coast of the U.S., in Thailand and Taiwan. She is a 2022 Professional Artist Fellowship recipient from the Arts Council of Long Beach, a grant made possible in part by the City of Long Beach and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Artist Location: Long Beach, CA
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Hilary Norcliffe was born in England, raised in Canada, and now lives in Long Beach, California. She was raised on weekly piano lessons, but now prefers playing in dumpsters. Her new “instruments” are one of her latest moves to break down boundaries between art and life.
Artist Location: Long Beach, CA
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soft chick
soft chick is a Honduran and Cambodian American artist born and raised in Long Beach, creates vibrant, community-driven works that prioritize joy and accessibility. From painting and clay work to animations and illustrations, their eclectic pieces invite viewers into a whimsical world shaped by their personal experiences. Through playful, cartoonish forms and bold, inviting lines, Soft Chick ensures that anyone can engage with their art, making creativity approachable for all. With a BA in Human Development, Soft Chick brings a sense of care to their artistic practice, always centering community and connection. They have led educational workshops with the Long Beach Public Library, participated in a summer residency at Slanguage Studio and have been featured in Knowing Our Joy: Stories of Southeast Asian Diaspora Elders. They are a featured artist for the Community Corners Project, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies in collaboration with the Arts Council of Long Beach. Recent exhibitions include the Long Beach Museum of Art, Open Gallery, Play Nice Gallery, Billie Jean King Main Library, and ArtShare Los Angeles.
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Nae Lemke