Constable Ambisonic - John Bowers

Live performances by John responding to recordings made at the locations of John Constable's 'View on the Orwell, Ipswich' drawing. As part of the Constable Ambisonic project, sound artist Stuart Bowditch has been making 360º spatial audio recordings of the locations of 20 paintings by John Constable. You’ll be able to hear stereo versions of these recordings at ‘The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape’ exhibition at Christchurch Mansions in Ipswich from 11th July. There will also be a series of six live events to listen to the ambisonic recordings, that will also include sonic performances by commissioned artists responding to the recording. In this extra event, sound artist John Bowers will respond to Constable's drawing ‘View on the Orwell, Ipswich’. These events are part of the Constable250 project celebrating Constasble’s anniversary. Constable Ambisonic is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through an Arts Council Project Grant, with match funding from Colchester and Ipswich Museums, and support from National Trust Flatford. They are also sponsored by www.branchoutproductions.com This event is free but booking is essential. Christchuch Mansions is a 1 mile walk from Ipswich Station. There is car parking on site. Please bring: • your ears, as we'll be doing a lot of listening • respect for others' property, as this is a working museum. Come early and have a look at the 'The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape' exhibition. There will be time for some drinks and socialising afterwards to celebrate.