[dorkbotsea-blabber] Trimpin (audio/media artist) to speak at UW 10/5

[Jeremy K]

Event of interest to dorkbotters:

Trimpin (about whom I know only what is below) will be speaking about
his electro-mechanical musical stuff:

Info from the website
(https://go.washington.edu/uwaa/events/2007uwlib_artist/details.tcl)

Location:    	
Suzzallo Library, Room 101
UW Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Date:   	 10/5/2007 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Pacific Time)

Hosted By:   	UW Alumni Association and UW Libraries
206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM
RSVP by:   	October 3, 2007 at 8:00 pm (Pacific Time)


Trimpin, sound and media artist and the recipient of a MacArthur
genius award, will speak about his process and his work. His
installations and performances utilize found objects, musical
instruments — all without amplification or synthesizing, and often
driven by computer program, or activated by human participants.

Cost: FREE, but advanced registration is requested. Use the form on
the right to register online now. You may also register by calling the
UWAA at 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.

Note: The event will take place from 7 - 8 p.m. A reception with light
refreshments will follow from 8 - 9 p.m.

About Trimpin
Trimpin was born in southwestern Germany, near the Black Forest. His
early musical training began at the age of eight, learning woodwinds
and brass instruments. In later years he developed an allergic
reaction to metal, which prevented him from pursuing a career in
music, so he turned to electro-mechanical engineering. Afterward, he
spent several years living and studying in Berlin, where he received
his Master's Degree from the University of Berlin. Trimpin, a 1997
recipient of a MacArthur genius award resides in Seattle. His work has
been seen and heard at numerous art institutions and organizations
including the Henry Art Gallery, Consolidated Works, the Museum of
Glass, Suyama Space, Washington State University Museum of Art,
Seattle Art Museum, the Tacoma Art Museum, and the Missoula Art
Museum. Read a Vroom Journal article about Trimpin.


A Vroom Journal article about Trimpin:

http://www.vroomjournal.com/articles/trimpinsu.php