Mercury is the first solo-exhibition of works by filmmaker, sound artist, musician and graphic designer Parker Thiessen. Originally from Beaverlodge, Alberta he incorporates the use of non-verbal audio soundscapes and visual stimulus that riff off the temperamental tendencies of Mercury, one of seven planetary metals. Mercury is a slippery substance known for its unstable chemical composition, its qualities are often associated with alchemy and the mythology of planetary phases. Presenting printed posters, analog audio recordings and immersive video installations, Thiessen uses mercurial acts to explore the sensory world and the breakdown of communication through the altering of signals in a technologically saturated media landscape.
Explore and discover sound art with a guided tour from acclaimed sound artist and Recording Studio Manager, Dr. Shawn Pinchbeck! Click the link below for more details.
This exhibition was curated by Derrick Chang
Guided Tour of ‘Mercury’ with Dr. Shawn Pinchbeck
On Saturday, April 6th from 2pm – 3pm, join Dr. Shawn Pinchbeck for a guided tour of the exhibition Mercury, the first solo-exhibition of works by filmmaker, sound artist, musician and graphic designer Parker Thiessen.
Participants will explore Parker’s extraordinary visual and audio landscapes in this unique guided tour.
Free admission!
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Shawn Pinchbeck is the Recording Studio Manager and a sessional instructor in Music Technology at Grande Prairie Regional College. He is a recording engineer, electroacoustic music composer, sound designer, lecturer, curator, performer and new media artist. His diverse and award winning career in sound spans more than 30 years, with his creative focus being to explore many facets of audio and music technology with his live and studio recordings, performances and interactive sound installations.
