October 4, 2007
Trimpin event ful: walk-ins invited after 6:30
Registration is full but you might still get a chance to hear sound and media artist Trimpin give a presentation about his work at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, in 101 Suzzallo. The libraries will take walk-ins on a space-available basis after 6:30 for the free lecture, so stop by if you’re feeling lucky.
A sculptor, musician and composer, Trimpin creates one-of-a-kind installations using traditional acoustic instruments and found objects which are activated by computers or human participants. Trimpin’s work can be seen and heard around the world and has been exhibited locally at the Henry Art Gallery, the Museum of Glass, Suyama Space, Seattle Art Museum and the Tacoma Art Museum. EMP is home to his installation of electric guitars
Trimpin was born in southwestern Germany, near the Black Forest. His early musical training began at the age of 8, when he learned woodwinds and brass instruments. In later years he developed an allergic reaction to metal which prevented him from pursuing a career in music, so he turned to electro-mechanical engineering. Afterwards, he spent several years living and studying in Berlin where he received his Master’s Degree from the University of Berlin.
Trimpin describes his work as “extending the traditional boundaries of instruments and the sounds they’re capable of producing by mechanically operating them. Although they’re computer-driven, they’re still real instruments making real sounds, but with another dimension added.”
The event has been made possible through the generous support of the Anne Gould Hauberg Endowed Library Fund.
