Natasha Nelson, Author at The Statesman

Interactive sound installation featured in Zuccaire Gallery’s 2020–21 exhibition “RECKONING”

Natasha NelsonArts MusicDecember 7, 2020December 8, 2020

The Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery’s current faculty exhibition “RECKONING” features “Rhumb-Line,” an interactive sound installation which sheds light on climate change, urbanization and habitat destruction through spatial listening.

This year’s “Art in Focus” lecture series commences with discussion on “Jackson Pollock and Jazz”

Natasha NelsonArtsOctober 17, 2020October 17, 2020

The fourth annual “Art in Focus” lecture series began with a presentation delivered by art historian Helen A. Harrison that explored the role of jazz as a possible influence in the work of abstract expressionist artist Jackson Pollock.

“Artists for Nancy” will present artists and activists in panel discussion

Natasha NelsonArtsSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020

“Artists for Nancy”, an organization which empowers political activism through art will present a Zoom panel this Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m.

Music ensemble Sputter Box commissions new works for Oct. 10 concert and upcoming season

Natasha NelsonArtsOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019

Performance art ensemble Sputter Box will stage its second full-length concert on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Areté Venue and Gallery in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The concert program, entitled “Music for 8×11 Rug,” will feature premieres by composers Alan Hankers, Joe Krycia and Christopher Lucius Newman. The performance kicks off an exciting season of artistic collaborations for the ensemble.

Preview: The Music of Sheila Silver

Natasha NelsonArtsFebruary 4, 2018

On Feb. 7 at 8 p.m., faculty members and students of Stony Brook University’s Music Department and guest artists will present a concert entitled “The Music of Sheila Silver: A Celebration,” honoring the composer and Stony Brook University professor.