Listening to Lines, Tracing Sounds with Stéphane Clor
Since October, the University of Montpellier has welcomed Stéphane Clor, a musician and visual artist, as an artist-in-residence at the Faculty of Sciences with support from the DRAC Occitanie. In collaboration with Thomas Hausberger, Professor mathematics, he explores the relationship between musical language and the origins of mathematical language.
The central theme of this residency is to discuss, experiment with, and share the creation of a symbolic language for expressing contemporary music. Mathematics, geography, cartography, and biology have provided the philosophical foundation for his artistic research. Moving beyond traditional scores, Stéphane Clor proposes a new kind of score that becomes a work of art in its own right.
Concert and video and graphic installation
Stéphane Clor spent several periods of immersion at the University of Montpellier, during which he met with faculty members and researchers from various scientific disciplines to inspire and deepen his research on signs and to develop a language with its own mode of representation. A project of artistic exploration was undertaken with students throughout the year, featuring opportunities for collaboration and the creation of sound and graphic works that blend art and science.
The University of Montpellier is committed to artistic creation
Since 2009, the University of Montpellier’s Art & Culture Department has been implementing a proactive policy in the areas of art and culture. As an integral part of the Campus Life Division, the department develops a program of events for the university community and also positions itself as a cultural player in the region by opening certain events to the general public. Sharing experience and creativity is at the heart of this artist-in-residence program, which has been supported by the DRAC Occitanie since 2013.UM artists to immerse themselves in this hub of knowledge, transmission, and learning. Throughout the residency, artists organize outreach activities and workshops related to their artistic practice and their specific project for the University, thereby fostering a dialogue around the “making” of the artwork.
Stéphane Clor’s upcoming events atUM
March 29–April 28at the Triolet Campus Science Library: Stéphane Clor presents a sound map through an installation of his graphic and video scores, showcasing his musical works in which the artist performs at various locations on the Triolet campus.
Wednesday, March 29, at 12:30 p.m. at the Triolet Campus Science Library: Guided tour of the video and graphic installation, with the artist in attendance.
Thursday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. at Campus Triolet: To conclude his residency, Stéphane Clor (cello) will perform his graphic scores with two guest musicians, Merve Salgar (tanbur) and Maria Laurent (pianet).