A new visual art and sound series, curated by Curatorial Curiosities - Kate Ross.

The series aims to create a stimulating cross-sensory environment through the experience of simultaneous exposure to vibrant visual arts and experimental live lab sounds as well as short films and projections.

Introducing the series, SYNESTHESIA I displays specially commissioned large scale 'Naff Graphic' Decals by Nicky Carvell and on launch night (3rd June), IKTA Live presents experimental sound play featuring Victoria Trinder and special guests who will produce interactive sound objects with live improvisation on various instruments. * a small percentage of the population report extraordinary sensations of colours, tastes, shapes, etc., triggered by everyday activities such as reading, listening to music, eating, and so on. Synaesthetes might see colours when they hear sounds, for example…

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For SYNESTHESIA I Carvell has produced large scale 'Naff Graphic' Decals, mirroring the huge cut outs of musicians and sports people which still adorn the now stripped out interior of Leisure World nightclub. Carvell sees her own cut outs as signals to an alternate realm, where anything is possible. Indulging on the look of 80's Postmodern record covers, fabric prints and TOTP Sets, these 'signs' envisage uplifting visions which fizz before the eyes, dynamically flashing, always on the precipice.

Carvell hopes for this work to communicate the flashy exterior of Visage Nightclub, realising that these created tropes are more substantial and uplifting than dull reality past.