Sound and Silence
An exhibition of contemporary bells
This exhibition in MAKE Southwest's Jubilee Gallery and outdoor courtyard will show the history, making processes, contemporary position and sculptural nature of bells. It brings together 4 sculptors and bellmakers exploring the function and fabrication of bells - Marcus Vergette, sculptor, musician, and bellmaker; Copper Sounds, artist duo exploring 3D digital design and bronze casting; David Snoo Wilson, travelling founder and sculptor, and Emma-Kate Matthews, architect, composer, musician, and digital artist.
The exhibition features sonic sculptures, installations, films, performances, workshops and live casting. It will examine and explain the history and impact, past, present and future, of bell making and bell ringing in an exhibition that will be informative, fun and accessible for all ages, and feature plenty of events and chances to make some noise!
Images, top row: Copper Sounds bells, second row: Ore and Ingot, hands image of Ore and Ingot by Asia Werbel, Below left: Emma-Kate Matthews, Below right: Marcus Vergette’s Robert Hooke bell, now placed at the David Attenborough Building, Cambridge.
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