FLOATING SOUND GALLERY

Vienna

Ben Wesch

 
Born 1982 in Heidelberg, Germany. Studied Graphic Design at HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd, focusing on Interaction and Generative Design. Based in Munich since 2011, working part time in IT product and project management to afford freedom in music and arts. Currently finishing Master in "Postdigital Lutherie" at Tamlab, Linz (University of Arts/Bruckner University), exploring spatial synthesis, shader-based visuals and self-built sound modules.

Musically transitioned from Gypsy Jazz guitar to Oud and digital composition in 2018. Contributor to Pure Data ecosystem, developing externals and abstractions mainly in the context of spatial synthesis.

Work has been featured in various installations and performances, combining traditional musicianship with explorative synthesis approaches and spatial audio systems. Design and construction of Hololoom (visual installation infrastructure for low budget 3D projections) and DodekaOTTO (dodecahedral structure for 20 OTTOsonics speakers).

Selected Works: Ars Electronica, Linz (spatial/ambisonic compositions) • Sonic Lab Bruckneruniversität Linz (live spatialization) • Stadtwerkstatt, Linz (electronics) • Initiative Raumschiff, Linz (oud and electronics) • Klangfestival, Gallneukirchen (robotic percussion installation and spatial synthesis performance) • BB15, Linz (textile speakers installation with generative breathing sounds) • Vekks, Wien (duo electronics performance) • Import/Export, München (duo electronics) • lab.30, Augsburg (installation and performance) • Salzamt, Linz (performance) • WOW Signal Festival, Wien (sound installation) • Construction of DodekaOTTO (dodecahedral structure for 20 OTTOsonics speakers)