by Nathan Ober | Jun 8, 2017 | Blog Colombia, Colombia, Nathan Ober
The community project descriptions below were written by participants in American Arts Incubator — Colombia and focus on social inclusion and peace in the country. These projects were initiated during Nathan Ober’s Incubator workshop and will continue to develop...
by Nathan Ober | Jun 6, 2017 | Blog Colombia, Colombia, Nathan Ober
Last week, I took a small group on a field recording expedition. We hiked up a short mountain peak close to where I’ve been staying. As we traveled further up the side of the mountain, the city sounds began to dissipate and blur into a sea of fragmented voices...
by Nathan Ober | Jun 6, 2017 | Blog Colombia, Colombia, Nathan Ober
Wow, this exchange has gone fast! I can’t believe how quickly things have moved along. Below are videos from days three, four, and five of the workshop series. On day three, we worked on prototyping and idea conceptualizations while day four was focused on...
by Nathan Ober | May 19, 2017 | Blog Colombia, Colombia, Nathan Ober
Working with audio electronics. Photo: Nathan Ober Custom contact mic. Photo: Nathan Ober We’ve just wrapped up days 1 and 2 of the workshop series! This group is eager to learn and I can’t wait to see what they create together in following weeks. Here are two...
by Nathan Ober | May 12, 2017 | Blog Colombia, Colombia, Nathan Ober
I am just getting used to the busy sounds of the city here in Medellín, Colombia. As I approach the final hour before the American Arts Incubator program officially takes off, I am completely inspired and spellbound by what I have seen so far. During my first week, I...
by Nathan Ober | Apr 24, 2017 | Blog Colombia, Colombia, Nathan Ober
What constitutes an artist community? And how can art contribute to and challenge political processes? As I prepare for my upcoming exchange trip to Colombia, I am asking these questions and finding answers in unlikely places. I’ve been living off of the grid in DIY...
