Live performances by Matt and Stuart responding to recordings made at the locations of two John Constable paintings.

As part of the Constable Ambisonic project, sound artist Stuart Bowditch has been making 360º spatial audio recordings of the locations of 20 paintings by John Constable. You’ll be able to hear stereo versions of these recordings at ‘The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape’ exhibition at Christchurch Mansions in Ipswich from July. There will also be a series of six live events to listen to the ambisonic recordings, that will also include sonic performances by commissioned artists responding to the recording.

In this rescheduled event, sound artist Matt Shenton (there are no birds here) will respond to ‘Landscape near East Bergholt: evening’ painted in 1812, and Stuart is responding to ‘The Hay Wain’ painted in 1821.

These events are part of the Constable250 project celebrating Constasble’s anniversary. Constable Ambisonic is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through an Arts Council Project Grant, with match funding from Colchester and Ipswich Museums, and support from National Trust Flatford. They are also sponsored by www.branchoutproductions.com

This event is free but booking is essential. The Colchester Park and Ride connects with Colchester Mainline Station, and the Mile End Terminus a 5 minute walk away. There is car parking on site. Please bring:

your ears, as we'll be doing a lot of listening

your own drinks (alcohol is ok)

respect for others' property, as this is a working artist studio complex. They're a friendly and interesting community, so please look them up https://www.cuckoofarmstudios.org.uk/

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