Emergentism

About

Emergentism has come about through the development of a new body of artwork by Sami Green. Arising from research into life cycles and new beginnings, symbolised by seed pods. They are containers for ideas and feelings, driven by a passion for the preservation of our natural world and an admiration for its intrinsic beauty. Taking these principles into an exploration of the aesthetic sculptural form through repeated pattern and process.

Over the past 15 years Sami has been working in events creating experiences that forged an understanding between sound and light. This has informed research and experimentation into the way that installation artworks are perceived by the viewer. Sami has worked with Simiah to isolate frequencies representing colour in light to develop the sensory aspect of this idea and design immersive experiences for a gallery setting.

Sculptural objects become the focus of the intention and coloured light represents the metaphysical. Nature, perception, and experience are woven together through the process of visual interaction with the world around us; enhancing and changing the audiences feeling response.

Electronic producer and sound designer, Simiah, is well known to the music world for his contributions to hip hop, with numerous releases on the King Underground and Cut N Paste labels.

Emergentism showcases a collaboration between Simiah and Sami Green, working to understand the qualities of colour and light as sound to enhance the audience experience. Identifying the colours of light as sound frequencies and playing with pitch intensify feeling responses and reactions. Utilising his gift of synesthesia Toby has built a captivating and beautiful landscape of musical vibrations to showcase at the exhibition.

Bristol-Based Artist and Counselling Psychologist, Sophia Gazla, paints abstract artworks that provide a platform for embodying, and sensemaking of personal themes and journeys. Exploring movement, brushwork, and layers to represent internal landscapes in colour and texture.

For the Emergentism exhibition, Sophia’s works will be motivated by colour frequencies and soundscapes created by Simiah. Exploring the synesthetic qualities of colour and sound in the immersive experience. Embodying personal response as a material and physical perspective and exploring the idea that painting can be an expressive and regenerative process, supporting alignment and transformation.