Act!
‘Grey Matter AR’ Snapchat Compositions [100] - [HTRA015]
GREY MATTER AR is a series of Snapchat filters created by artist Karen Vanderborght that explores the poetic and existential potential of AR (Augmented Reality) and social media - suggesting selfies as self-reflective mirrors informed by the wisdom of our elders.
Beginning in 2018 – Karen filmed and interviewed 10 seniors who brought diverse and universal wisdom to some of life’s biggest questions. Andrew; an Ojibwe leader who lived through the residential school program, Alf; a church organist who publicly came out as gay at 80, Anne; the first black Senator in Canada – all the seniors provide unique and profound perspectives on life and aging. See their words, thoughts, and appearances transpose and intersect with your selfhood in an edifying engagement on themes of age, memory, oppression, regret, and resilience. These filters, soundtracked by ACT!, were released exclusively to Snapchat in 2019 and are available now.
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released January 22, 2021
'Grey Matter AR' Snapchat Compositions (100) is out January 22nd on Halocline Trance (LP, WAV). The release features photography by Marlen Keller and design by Olenka Szymonski. Mastered by Jeremy Greenspan and David Psutka at Barton Building Studio. Distributed by SRD and available to purchase via fine music retailers worldwide. All music by David Psutka, additional vocals on Section 4 by Soft Matter. Press enquiries: [email protected] . This project is supported by the Canada Council For The Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and Snapchat.