Two Worlds: Julia Davis & Jane Sheldon

2 Worlds: Julia Davis & Jane Sheldon

Come witness a mesmerizing collaboration between two incredible artists, Julia Davis and Jane Sheldon, at the Multi-Arts Pavilion (MAP mima) Lake Macquarie. On Saturday, September 14, Australian-American composer and soprano Jane Sheldon will perform live within the exhibit, singing a new layer of music woven into her sound design for SEAM. Jane's live sonic interventions on her collaborations with visual artists are undertaken as rituals of communion with the artworks.

On Saturday, September 14, Australian-American composer and soprano Jane Sheldon will perform live within the exhibit, adding a new, immersive dimension to her sound design for SEAM. Jane Sheldon is renowned for her ability to blend classical and contemporary styles, creating ethereal soundscapes that enhance the visual experience of an exhibit.

For this performance, Jane will integrate her live vocals with the pre-existing sound design of SEAM, weaving her voice into the ambient soundscapes to create an evolving auditory experience. This live intervention is not just a performance but a form of artistic communion. Jane's approach to live music within visual art installations involves deep interaction with the artwork, treating her performances as rituals that connect the audience, the artist, and the artwork itself.

As she performs, Jane will be responding to the visual elements of SEAM in real-time, allowing her vocal improvisations to be influenced by the exhibit’s aesthetic and thematic qualities. This dynamic interaction creates a unique and transformative experience for the audience, as the boundaries between visual and auditory art blur, and each element enhances the other.

Jane Sheldon's commitment to this form of artistic expression emphasises the importance of multisensory engagement in contemporary art. Her work encourages viewers to experience art beyond the visual, inviting them to immerse themselves in the interplay of sight and sound, thereby deepening their emotional and intellectual connection to the exhibit.