Tilen Sepič
SNR
The solo exhibition SNR by Tilen Sepič, a versatile artist, bridge-builder between different communities, and mentor to several generations of young artists, offers an insight into the artist’s diverse creative endeavours. This is the first public presentation of the artist’s installations for the gallery space, which have long been taking shape from his reflections, conversations, dreams, and numerous collaborations with other creators.
At a time when we are subjected to countless sensory stimuli and left to the relentless flow of information, Sepič invites us to stand still – whilst observing and listening to his systems.
SNR, an abbreviation for signal-to-noise ratio, refers in the natural sciences and engineering to the measurement of the ratio between useful signals and noise; at the same time, it also determines the maximum amount of data that can be reliably transmitted via a given communication channel. Sepič's SNR plays with environmental disturbances and our perception, with gradients of (un)clarity that arise in this interstitial space.
The artist thoughtfully constructs the experience across three spatial installations at the Match Gallery, using acoustics, light and kinetics. Rotophonia is a composition for (electro)acoustic elements and Rotophones, a system of rotating speaker tools that opens up possibilities for further collaboration with sound artists. For the exhibition, Sepič collaborated with sound designer and composer Sašo Puckovski, who, in dialogue with the artist and the system, created a new sound composition for visitors and the space. Rotophonia offers an alternative experience in an age of highly calculated use of technology – it creates a space where we can stand still and experience a moment of mindfulness.
Clarity, a reactive spatial installation inspired by the parable of Buddha and the muddy lake, also calls for a slowing of the pace, encouraging visitors to perceive transparent teachings and clear messages. As we continue our exploration of the rooms, we find ourselves in front of the Swarm, an installation that prompts reflection on the purpose of various contemporary technologies and how we control them. Is it possible to find a balance between the non-human agents that significantly shape our everyday lives, and their seemingly constant movement?
More about the artist HERE
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Production: Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana Ljubljana
Co-production: Ljudmila Art and Science Laboratory
Artist: Tilen Sepič
Curators: Katja Pahor, Jani Pirnat
Texts: Katja Pahor, Tilen Sepič
Sound designer and composer (Rotophonia): Sašo Puckovski
Expert technical assistance: Aleš Ferenčak (D&A Innovations), Luka Frelih, Dmitry Morozov aka ::vtol::, Nejc Pintar, Matic Potočnik, Staš Vrenko
Technical realisation: Sepič d.o.o., Technical Service MGML, Valter Udovičić
Technical support: Luka Bernetič, Monika Pocrnjić, Stran22, Zavod projekt Atol, Zavod Aksioma
Public relations: Maja Čehovin Korsika (MGML), Jan Drozg in Lina Steiner (Ljudmila)
Design: Jaka Šuln
Translation and editing (EN): Urban Belina
Language editing (SL): Katja Paladin
This project is supported by: City of Ljubljana, Ministry of culture RS
Thanks to: Maja Burja, Marko Čeh, Fotoklik, Miha Godec, Aleš Hočevar (Geomina), Danijel Leber (RC-MODELI), Oskar Kandare, Monitronica, Bojana in Martin Pahor, Cristian Pugliese, Marko Turkuš, Vita Tušek, Lea Zupančič
Location
Trg francoske revolucije 7
1000 Ljubljana
T +386 1 24 12 590
T +386 1 24 12 500
E galerija.vzigalica@mgml.si
Opening hours
Tuesday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monday: Closed
1 January, 1 November, 25 December: Closed
24 and 31 December: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Tickets
Free entry.
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