AV Live: Lush Soundscapes
![A digital, abstract image of a landscape. Green and white particles dance across a black background](/sites/default/files/styles/max_800x800/public/2024-08/Preferred%20for%20Lush%20Soundscapes.png?itok=xah296H4)
Image made with TouchDesigner by Hagop Ohannessian
@ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free with General Admission. Members and Annual Passholders always visit free
AV Live: Lush Soundscapes
Join artists from the AGO’s AV team in Walker Court as they presents live multimedia performances, programming a live audiovisual set using generative art software and Stream Diffusion. Explore ambient and immersive sounds and visuals inspired by Filipino landscapes and the sounds and spirit of exploration in the exhibition Pacita Abad. Featuring music by Mix Chopin and visuals by Hagop Ohannessian and Nae Phillips.
Mix Chopin (Mukhran Machavariani) is an accomplished DJ and producer, renowned for his expertise in French house and electronic funk music. His unique ability to transform nights into uplifting experiences has made him a sought-after artist in the music scene. Mukhran is known for curating intimate atmospheres, whether performing in art galleries or larger venues, where he skillfully makes expansive spaces feel warm and personal. Beyond his own performances, he is a prolific writer and producer, crafting music for other artists. His talent has taken him on international tours, where he continues to share his passion for music with audiences around the world.
Hagop Ohannessian is an Armenian-Lebanese artist based in Toronto. He works in a range of media, including sound, video, sculpture, digital illustration, painting, and collage. His work combines media and digital art techniques with physical materials including plastic, found objects, concrete, metal wires, copper sheets, paint, and field recordings.
Nae Phillips is a Toronto-based artist originally born near Vancouver. After attending Cooper Union NYC and graduating with an Honours Degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, he gained nearly two decades of experience working in television and film. He specializes in motion design, special effects, and interactive real-time graphics presentation. An avid illustrator, he is obsessed with visual art to both understand and convey the nature of our reality.