Jan’s proposal has initially been titled 'Sonic Canvases'. As a sound artist and composer, Jan will be exploring the materials and surfaces that we use at John Jones in order to discover their sonic properties. Jan is currently investigating ways of using paper and aluminium in conjunction with loudspeakers to create resonating surfaces.  Other experimental approaches include projecting video onto vibrating surfaces and building a pyrophone, which is an instrument played using fire.

Jan will be documenting his residency through a series of entries of images and text on Arthuddle - John Jones Forum for Contemporary Art. where subscribers will recieve regular updates on Jan's experiences and the development of his project.
 
‘The idea behind this approach would be to somehow use sound to expose the ‘invisible’ art that goes into presenting art works. The production facility itself is full of interesting sound and vibration. It will be interesting to use contact microphones on machinery and extraction units to create a soundscape that is the product of listening creatively to the sounds of the production process. These sounds might then be used to activate the prepared surfaces.’ Jan Hendrickse Click here to visit Arthuddle

Jan will also shortly begin a two-year studio residency at Acme Studios new building in Leven Road, Poplar, E14.

The Acme's residency is aimed at artists involved with socially-engaged practice and includes a rent-free studio worth £7,000 for two years and a grant of £10,000 per year. Jan intends to develop his own practice and explore the acoustic ecology of East London with local residents and community groups.

A performance will take place as part of the John Jones Spring Art Party on Friday March 27th from 6-11pm, involving the instruments that Jan has developed which will be played by the craftspeople from the John Jones team marking the completion of our first artist in residence project initiated with Acme Studios.

Our thanks to Acme for working with us on this project! Click here to visit Acme's website