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workshops/residency
MICHAEL BASHAW, artistic director for Puzzle of Light Michael has been working in an
interdisciplinary medium of Sound Sculpture and Sonic Installations for the
past twenty years. Some of his work is used in concert settings, and
others as part of large-scale public access installations.
His
multi-media workshops and residencies stress the communal aspects of
building
and music making, which often focus on cross-cultural influences in
the
arts. These sonic environments create a powerful experience open
to
anyone
rather than limiting participation to trained artists and musicians.
His
enriching workshops give students a chance to interact with and learn
from
a working artist. Students are exposed not only to design and
construction
concepts, but also improvisation in art, music and life.
While
Michael's workshops are usually conducted in school, he does host
workshop/visits
at his studio. The studio (in Dayton, Ohio) houses Michael's
large
scale, welded steel Sound Sculptures, which are used in more elaborate
concerts
than the one described above. Visitors will see and hear the
instruments;
sometimes a jam session develops.
Call for time availability
and price.
Michael Bashaw: studio (937) 253-1688
email: puzzlight@earthlink.net.
Michael conducts an improv workshop with students. photo by Thom Meyer
Sandy & Michael improvise with students photo by Thom Meyer