About
Fraser Scowen is an artist and instrument maker based in South East London. His works primarily focus on sonic interactions and object ontology through the creation of unique sonic objects and circuit based instruments, emphasising materials and esoteric interfaces. Working both within gallery settings, live performance and releasing music and recordings under various project names, these works often look at time-based processes and explore themes around memory and place. Fraser is interested in interaction and how intra and inter connections in objects can be imagined into sonic processes, combining these concepts with the use of reclaimed materials to craft original sound sculptures.
He has produced works for The London College of Fashion and ResonanceFM, along with interactive instrument installations shown at Gallery46 (London), The Crypt Gallery (London) and London College of communication. Currently creating instruments under the moniker Maison Phantasy, these electronic sound tools look to question interfaces, intra connections, modes of interaction, sonic potential and the status quo of object design and to build upon a rich lineage of alternative synthesizers, drawing inspiration from silicon luthiers such as Jessica Rylan, Serge Tcherepnin and Peter Blasser.
Recent projects include , a Library synthesizer for domestic spaces and the Alternative Stereo System, a stereo resonator shown at the Crypt Gallery.
Contact: Fraser.scowen@gmail.com