Bergen Centre for Electronic Arts

The various installations are heavily influenced by science fiction and Auto-Destructive Art and aim to imagine the instruments of a far away future, where destructive tools and forces are considered integral to creative processes. The visuals generated in Loud Matter are characteristic of Verbiesen’s pixel-animated, retro aesthetic. Reminiscent of the graphics of video games on 80s systems such as the Atari ST and Commodore Amiga.

Marieke Verbiesen is a Dutch artist based in Bergen. Her practice is centered on interactive installations and animations, often based on b-movies, computer games and science fiction phenomena. Verbiesen blends the re-use of outmoded technology such as old computer hardware and Super 8 film with new technology such as interactive interfaces and motion tracking.

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The opening of Loud Matter on Thursday January 26th features an extensive collaborative program:

*CONCERT WITH JOHN HEGRE (NO) & JAMES WELBURN (UK/DE) 
& LIVE ANIMATION
 BY MARIEKE VERBIESEN
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Sound artists John Hegre & James Welburn will perform live with noisy drones, diminished tones, clangs and distorted bass. Accompanied by live animations that build up to a variety of eccentric animated loops, forming a playful, synchronized kinship with the music.

FOOD: PEANUTS & PANCAKES (NL) BY PIEDRO & THE DUTCH COOKING CREW

Dutch Snacks for our visitors, with simplicity as a main ingredient.

COSMIC OSLO DJS

DJs Helene Rickhard & Bendik Høibraaten will play a mix of underground 80s electro, cut up beats & forgotten aerobics music.

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The exhibition is open Thursday and Friday 15-18, Saturday and Sunday 13-18.