DR RUTH FARRAR
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Projects

 

Sound Art

 

The Writing Mind (2019)

Commissioned by The South West Technology Network. In collaboration with Naomi Smyth. This interactive binaural sound art installation explores the creative writing process. Exhibited at Bath Festival.

 
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The Sound of Snow (2018)

An investigation of climate change from a sonic perspective. Chamonix residents contribute to this sound art installation recorded in France. Exhibited at Goldsmiths University London.

 
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From Austria to America (2015)

Commissioned by the Austrian Cultural Forum’s Moving Sounds Festival in New York. An interactive installation charting Austrian emigrants’ connections to home. Featured in The New York Times.

Film

 
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Nurture (2019)

An awakening on two wheels. This celluloid Super16mm film explores the mental wellbeing benefits of mountain biking. Starring Jessica Pearson. Premiered at Shextreme Film Festival, Bristol. Directed by Dr Ruth Farrar.

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Letting Go (2018)

An anthropological short celluloid Super8mm light hearted film reflects on a father’s connection to his car. Edited in camera. Premiered as part of Straight8 competition at The Cube Cinema in Bristol, UK. Directed by Dr Ruth Farrar.

 
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TOUCH (2017)

A film exploring the mental wellbeing benefits of climbing. Filmed in the Peak District, UK and Chamonix, France. Starring Heather Swift. Premiered at Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival in Canada. Directed by Dr Ruth Farrar.

Apps

 

Dear Carnegie Hall (2015)

Using image-recognition technology and augmented reality software, this interactive app unlocks 12 stories from Carnegie Hall’s rich diverse history in celebration of its 125th anniversary. In collaboration with Stand + Stare.

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Page to STage (2014)

Provided binaural sound features for a classical music app enabling audiences to explore the invisible history, context and meaning of a piece of music, as played by the world-leading Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. In collaboration with BAFTA winner Sheila Hayman.

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Point of Audition (2013)

Created an original app prototype as part of Hack the Quartet enabling a user to change their sonic perspective listening to a classical music quartet. Showcased to industry professionals and Universal music studio executives at Bristol Old Vic.