A/V Concert: Novi_sad || Casey Koyczan + Taylor McArthur
Details:
Date: October 27, 2022
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8PM
Location: The Output
Tickets: $15 - No one turned away for lack of funds
VP and s+r present an evening of Audio-Visual beauty from Novi_sad (Greece), plus a duo performance from our very own Casey Koyczan + Taylor McArthur.
Novi_sad will be performing IIC (International Internal Catastrophes), a handcrafted project he created with Isaac Niemand. The Audio + Film material were captured in Iceland and have been transformed into Audio-Visual mirages that will be performed by Novi_sad. On his way through Canada while on an international tour, this might be your only chance to check out Novi_sad live.
We will also be presenting a performance by local phenomenon Casey Koyczan with visuals by Taylor McArthur. Although we don't have details about this performance, you can be assured it will be gorgeous and a unique experience to this night of A/V. Both Casey and Taylor are prolific and will not disappoint.
About the Artists
Novi_sad
Novi_sad is the guise for Thanasis Kaproulias (b. 1980) who holds a degree from the Economic University of Piraues. He lives and works in Ancient Olympia, Greece. Influenced by the pioneers of audio assault, he began generating sounds in 2005. Amplified environmental recordings, drone manipulations, structured ambient soundscapes, microtones vs overtones, all come together in a hyper structure of iconoclastic form. Novi_sad’s artistic output displays a high level of technical ability, as well as a sensitivity to the nuances of location. His vertiginous structures destruct and reconstruct architectonic, organic and sentimental abstractions with precision and hypnotic beauty, which functions as a gateway onto eternity. His music has been described as ‘a complete surrendering of the senses’. Novi_sad’s albums found plenty of receptive ears, receiving glowing reviews in music media around the world. His audio works are available from esteemed labels such as raster [DE], Sedimental [U.S.A.], Touch [U.K.], Staalplaat [NL] and Sub Rosa [BE].
Casey Koyczan
Casey Koyczan is a Dene interdisciplinary artist from Yellowknife, NT, that uses various mediums to communicate how culture and technology can grow together in order for us to develop a better understanding of who we are, where we come from, and what we will be. He creates with whatever tools necessary to bring an idea to fruition, and specializes in sculpture, installation, 3D/VR/AR/360, video, and audio works such as music, soundscapes and film scores.
He is an international artist that has participated in many residencies, exhibits, festivals and collaborations in parts of the world such as Finland, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, The Netherlands, The USA, and the UK. He is also a musician, producer, filmmaker, actor/narrator, and advocate for future generations of artists and musicians.
He has a Multimedia Production diploma from Lethbridge College, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Thompson Rivers University, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Manitoba.
Taylor McArthur
Taylor McArthur (Nakota of Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation, Saskatchewan) is a digital artist working with 3D animation, video game design, and video. Her practice is informed by Indigenous Futurisms and seeks to situate her Indigenous culture within both the modern and a potential future vision. Recent exhibitions include Poolside Gallery VideoPool, Mackenzie Art Gallery, the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba and the Canadian Roots Exchange.