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Photo Credit: Jana Chiellino

Rod Maclachlan

Megascope, 2011

For a Megascope show images are conjured using an oversize opaque-object projector. Light reflecting off objects is focused by a lens creating images that reveal a materiality transmuted by light; dirt becomes cosmos, precious jewel petrochemical planets form.

Items projected include coal, plastic bags and a car headlight. An oil wheel created using sump engine oil is also used.

The video excerpt was recorded at a Faster Than Sound performance at Aldeburgh Music, Snape Maltings, 29/10/11.

Fall Back is a new composition by Roly Porter (Former Vex'd) with multi-instrumentalist Cynthia Miller on Ondes Martenot and Dobro. The piece was created during the week-long 'Faster Than Sound' residency at Snape concert hall with all source material recorded during that time.

Many thanks to all at Faster than Sound and Aldeburgh Music.

various dimensions

Coal, Plant, Headlight, Engine Oil, Paint Can

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