Capsule and Vivid Projects co-commission Sonic Graffiti led to many exciting opportunities for artist Sam Underwood, including a residency at Bristol’s Ished. The residency programme offered artists the rare opportunity to experiment with new technologies to create cutting edge new artworks.

Whilst in residence, Sam, along with composer Timothy X Atack, rescued an ancient rotting harmonium and transformed it into a worldwide sound installation that will play for a hundred years.The artists plan to scatter encased reeds from the instrument through flea markets and junk stalls in the hope that they will find themselves around the globe. In an age where everything is based on fast results, Geiger-Muller Sound System hope the joy of this project

will live far longer than the originators themselves. Read more about the project here or read the artists’ blog entries.

You can watch a video of the project here

Sonic Graffiti by Sam Underwood

The next Wire Salon, produced by Wire magazine takes place on Thursday 7^th February at Café Oto in London and will discuss instrument building and its links with hacking and DIY culture. As well as Leafcutter John and Tom Bugs, the panel will feature Capsule associated artist Sam Underwood. Capsule and Vivid commissioned Sam’s piece Sonic Graffiti back in 2011 and the project has grown and evolved, with a residency at Bristol’s Ished currently exploring ‘sounds of warning’.

In related news, Vivid will be relaunching as Vivid Projects on Friday 22^nd February with an exciting programme of performances and exhibitions. It will be great to have them back.