The Sydney premiere of 'cellF' by Guy Ben-Ary, Nathan Thompson, Andrew Fitch, Darren Moore, Douglas Bakkum, Stuart Hodgetts and Mike Edel, with live performances by musicians Chris Abrahams, Ensemble Offspring, Jon Rose, Darren Moore and Clayton Thomas.

Using cutting edge bio-technologies, Guy Ben-Ary transforms his own skin cells into a functional neural network. His ‘external brain’ embodies a sound-producing body made of analogue modular synthesisers. This autonomous cybernetic musician is capable of sensing and responding to stimulations provided by human musicians, compelling audiences to consider the selective possibilities of the future human body.

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In June 2016, cellF performed at the Cell Block Theatre, National Art School with:

Friday 10 June: Chris Abrahams (the Necks) (Keyboards)
Saturday 11 June: Claire Edwardes and Jason Noble (Ensemble Offspring) (Percussion and Bass Clarinet)
Sunday 12 June: Jon Rose, Clayton Thomas and Darren Moore (Violin, Double Bass and Drums)

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Presented in conjunction with 'The Patient' at UNSW Galleries. 

'The Patient' explores the ways in which artists engage with powerful human experiences in the fields of health, biological science and medicine, contributing to discourse on the representation of illness, disease, care, individual agency and what it is to be human. Artists present new experimental works and ongoing projects across a range of media, connecting to us as viewers (and participants) in ways that are variously difficult, fearless, funny and sometimes unlovely.
 

Image: Preshow at the Cell Block Theatre, cellF[Sydney] performance June 2016, Guy Ben-Ary.