Remembrance of a physical world
01-05-23 (8pm BST) launch
As part of the experimental arts programme at Exquisite World, Corsica Studios, Schemata present a screening of 4NOTE, an exploration into the possibilities of natural spaces, noise, performance and experimentation.
https://newart.city/show/schemata3-0-exquisite-world
By physically being present in the forest we question our place in the digital world, we open our curiosity towards our own symbiotic relationship to what is “natural”. By recording ourselves using digital formats we add a layer of interpretation, to inspire an exploration into the connection between nature and noise, chaos and natural systems. The presence of the machine amongst complex eco systems allows us to explore human interference and also the nature of our naturalness as transmitters of sound, as physical beings of chaos. Here we embody all these things and we adopt our own language and modes of communication with each other through sound. The transition between the natural world and that of the digital is complex and fascinating and by experiencing this through a digital format we acknowledge the temporal dimensions that we have created. There is a distinct layer of experience that is denied in the digital but when the performance is experienced on this layer it opens a dialogue that can influence our experience and connection to the great forest and we can contribute our physical presence somehow down the line.
The launch will take place on Beltane Monday 1st May 2023, 8pm.
Isn'tses (Lisa McKendrick & Tim Drage) are doing a series of performances where we collaborate with other artists in forests or areas of naturalness. We have performed in Epping Forest, Borth Beach Wales, Supernormal and Wansted Park. Recently we teamed up with Calum F. Kerr and Phillip Raymond Goodman in Epping Forest.
"Curated by Alice Hoffmann-Fuller and Charlotte Clarkwith Guest curators Output Field and Underground Flower. Schemata present their latest virtual group exhibition, Exquisite World. Showcasing artists and curators working with sound and technology whose work comes together to speculate on the potential of virtual space to imagine future worlds."
As part of the experimental arts programme at Exquisite World, Corsica Studios, Schemata present a screening of 4NOTE, an exploration into the possibilities of natural spaces, noise, performance and experimentation.
https://newart.city/show/schemata3-0-exquisite-world
By physically being present in the forest we question our place in the digital world, we open our curiosity towards our own symbiotic relationship to what is “natural”. By recording ourselves using digital formats we add a layer of interpretation, to inspire an exploration into the connection between nature and noise, chaos and natural systems. The presence of the machine amongst complex eco systems allows us to explore human interference and also the nature of our naturalness as transmitters of sound, as physical beings of chaos. Here we embody all these things and we adopt our own language and modes of communication with each other through sound. The transition between the natural world and that of the digital is complex and fascinating and by experiencing this through a digital format we acknowledge the temporal dimensions that we have created. There is a distinct layer of experience that is denied in the digital but when the performance is experienced on this layer it opens a dialogue that can influence our experience and connection to the great forest and we can contribute our physical presence somehow down the line.
The launch will take place on Beltane Monday 1st May 2023, 8pm.
Isn'tses (Lisa McKendrick & Tim Drage) are doing a series of performances where we collaborate with other artists in forests or areas of naturalness. We have performed in Epping Forest, Borth Beach Wales, Supernormal and Wansted Park. Recently we teamed up with Calum F. Kerr and Phillip Raymond Goodman in Epping Forest.
"Curated by Alice Hoffmann-Fuller and Charlotte Clarkwith Guest curators Output Field and Underground Flower. Schemata present their latest virtual group exhibition, Exquisite World. Showcasing artists and curators working with sound and technology whose work comes together to speculate on the potential of virtual space to imagine future worlds."
Collaboration
FOREST PERFORMANCE RITUAL
Filmed on location
Epping Forest
With my duo project Isn'tses and Pillars of Golden Misery.
May 2022
Using battery operated electronics and natural recorded sounds.
Filmed on location
Epping Forest
With my duo project Isn'tses and Pillars of Golden Misery.
May 2022
Using battery operated electronics and natural recorded sounds.
CHERNOBYLIZER
FORT PROCESSOR
Psychogeographic synths designed by Lisa McKendrick and Tim Drage
www.chernobylizer.com
Full info at: www.isntses.co.uk/blog
FORT PROCESSOR
Psychogeographic synths designed by Lisa McKendrick and Tim Drage
www.chernobylizer.com
Full info at: www.isntses.co.uk/blog
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MYSTERY CULT NO.5
HOXTON GALLERY
DEC 2020
HOXTON GALLERY
DEC 2020
ISN'TSES & RAXIL4 AT EPPING FOREST 2020
Originally broadcast 31 Oct 2020 as part of Sonic Electronics + IKLECTIK (off-site) Halloween livestream
Isn'tses is our noise duo.
Originally broadcast 31 Oct 2020 as part of Sonic Electronics + IKLECTIK (off-site) Halloween livestream
Isn'tses is our noise duo.
This is a 3 minute video of the artist procession through Atina. My costume was inspired by the Mefitis goddess of the volcano, also under the umbrella of the Black Madonna "this holy icon of universal motherhood has been persistently associated with the articulation of empowering strategies, with antagonism towards any kind of patriarchal restraints, with the healing of deeply ingrained divisions (of gender, class, ethnicity), and with the celebration of diversity in unity" - Elisabetta Marino
We wandered through the streets of Atina at night bringing our costumes together in a juxtaposition of spontaneous theatrical disobedience. The music is an extract from my musical performance which incorporated collected field recordings of Atina and the surrounding area. Listen Lisse Nnja Riot
Also in the procession are: Ali Darke with umbrella and rats tail Alexandra Santos conjuring the horned deity Riitta Hakkarainen wearing a giant nun hat that she made Jude Cowan Montague a gold faced roman statue.
Filmed by Marisa Polin
We wandered through the streets of Atina at night bringing our costumes together in a juxtaposition of spontaneous theatrical disobedience. The music is an extract from my musical performance which incorporated collected field recordings of Atina and the surrounding area. Listen Lisse Nnja Riot
Also in the procession are: Ali Darke with umbrella and rats tail Alexandra Santos conjuring the horned deity Riitta Hakkarainen wearing a giant nun hat that she made Jude Cowan Montague a gold faced roman statue.
Filmed by Marisa Polin
We (Isn'tses - Lisa McKendrick/Tim Drage) teamed up with Howard from Pillars of Golden Misery. We collaborated on the visuals mixing drawing by Lisa McKendrick, 8-bit footage from Isn'tses and computer generated visuals by Howard. This performance was for Skronkdrone.
I was using the modular box which I have built. I built a dredrum from a kit and hacked my Nux Timecore, guitar fx pedal, soldered a new pcb to convert it to modular and housed it in a brand new modular plate designed by Shane Williams. I also have built the echo module from a kit. All together I've not spent my life savings on a modular box but I've made some cool things that work well together.
For this performance I also utilised a giant pink stocking and light toys as part of the performance.
I was using the modular box which I have built. I built a dredrum from a kit and hacked my Nux Timecore, guitar fx pedal, soldered a new pcb to convert it to modular and housed it in a brand new modular plate designed by Shane Williams. I also have built the echo module from a kit. All together I've not spent my life savings on a modular box but I've made some cool things that work well together.
For this performance I also utilised a giant pink stocking and light toys as part of the performance.
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Lisa McKendrick and Jude Cowan Montague collaboration at Steep 12, 25th of May
The Intimate Space at St Mary's Tower
https://www.facebook.com/events/765214597205364/
Review of Steep in The Sunday Tribune
www.thesundaytribune.com/2019/05/26/the-fertile-power-of-the-orphan-tower/?fbclid=IwAR3oA7yxQqGDdaVT0LmJDG1eumLavTxFJm887x12gf17LpAOsrvwUkgT8DQ
The Intimate Space at St Mary's Tower
https://www.facebook.com/events/765214597205364/
Review of Steep in The Sunday Tribune
www.thesundaytribune.com/2019/05/26/the-fertile-power-of-the-orphan-tower/?fbclid=IwAR3oA7yxQqGDdaVT0LmJDG1eumLavTxFJm887x12gf17LpAOsrvwUkgT8DQ
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Isn'tses play live on Bad Punk and Talk about the Fort Processor
Isn'tses is a collaboration between Lisa McKendrick and Tim Drage
Isn'tses is a collaboration between Lisa McKendrick and Tim Drage
Cult of Rammellzee at Laz Inc, Mayfair.
With Alexis Milne an Tex Royale
With Alexis Milne an Tex Royale
Participation in Feel the Noise - with Sharon Gal, Goldsmiths
Collaboration with Vishscale - Nnja Riot on vocals
Isn'tses is an exploration between Listen Lisse and Cementimental. Drawing on elements of both harsh noise and folk.
www.isntses.co.uk
www.isntses.co.uk
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The Floating Variable - collaboration with Sadie from ILL and Richard Chamberlain
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Psychiceyeclix and Nnja Riot explore the possibilities of light sabers at EVTV - New River Studios
Animal Sounds
Listen Lisse and raxil4 at New River Studios exploring the sound of frogs
Listen Lisse and raxil4 at New River Studios exploring the sound of frogs
Angle Grinder
Improv project
Improv project
