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Open Arts 32: Aurell + Aurell

This past Thursday night was the latest installment of Saint John’s Open Arts series that seeks to bring together experimental music and different art forms in a collaborative way.  This performance featured two sisters, Karin and Gerd Aurell.  Karin is a flutist, Gerd is a visual artist who uses old school (literally) projectors to create works of art on transparencies.  The two have been performing together since 2009, bringing their artistic talents together in a unique way. Continue reading Open Arts 32: Aurell + Aurell

Open Arts 31: The Four Temperaments

The music mesmerizes, creating a transient experience leading listeners into non-linear moments. There is no distinguishing between our senses—they mould into one as the oscillators take their toll. Does my enjoyment come from repetition of theme and melody? Or is it the three drinks I’ve consumed already…I have been induced into a hypnotic state of abandon. The phlegmatic piece creates a melancholic kind of desire. The sanguine leaves me insatiable. The room is dark. The drinks are strong. My heart beat slows to meet the tempo of the music. Continue reading Open Arts 31: The Four Temperaments