Erin Demastes

September 14th - October 2nd 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday September 14th, 4-8 pm

Solo Solo Show

 

This sound art installation explores the resonance of repurposed everyday objects. Melted and molded Solo cups are combined into a large sound sculpture activated with programmed cell phone buzzers and other electronics and accompanied by smaller kinetic sculptures also made with found materials.

Erin Demastes is an experimental composer, performer, and instrument maker. She uses found objects and hacked electronics for her installations and performances and subverts their use and perception with play and experimentation. By placing items in theatrical settings, Erin brings out the character of things we normally may not think twice about.

In addition to her interest in physical materials, Erin works with instruction and interaction design in her scores, performances, and installations by balancing structured composition and predetermined actions with improvisation and exploration.

Photo courtesy of Middle Ear Project.