Gabey Tjon a Tham

What is the nature of the online environment? This article is written by Nele Brökelmann who visited me during my online residency at Witte Rook in September-October 2024.

In this episode, artist Gabey Tjon a Tham guides listeners through her work vec4(red,green,blue,alpha) that was made for the Small Museum on the facade of Paradiso Amsterdam. This audiotour explores the contrasting sounds of virtual and real-world day and night rhythms. She also speaks with artist Hans van Houwelingen about his work Blaauw Jan (1994-2021), featuring lizards at the Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen near Leidseplein.

Online residency on the virtual platform common.garden, a platform initiated by artist Constant Dullaart. This residency is part of the Digital Explorers program from Witte Rook.

iii member and workspace member Gabey Tjon a Tham and iii artist in residence Jeanine Verloop. Gabey and Jeanine both work with alternate realities and the creation of new perspectives. In this episode they talk about the blurred lines between nature, technology, and what can truly be considered natural. Listen to hear more about how mechanical cameras perceive our world, how a pottery wheel can help you with precise glass work, and finding the balance between beauty, function, and fragility. Hosted by Chetana Pai - Instrument Inventors Initiative

Premiere of Vec4(red,green,blue,alpha) at Small Museum at Paradiso Amsterdam