This practise explores societies and environments, through the context of location. This work stems primarily from audio recordings which are collected, in conjunction with visual aids, throughout travels. These recordings expose the natural soundscapes of rural and densely populated areas. Through the form of soundscapes and audio pieces, this work unmasks the similarities and vast differences of communities and public noises across different nations. These audio pieces question the representation and value imagery, and news content, has on our understanding of societies. Hidden within the array of noise are insights into cultural difference. Socioeconomic and religious factors can be detected. The effects of industrial noise and each societies adaption begin to become apparent highlighting an experience created through layers of sounds.
Lauren Bickerdike is a Limerick based multimedia artist from Laois, Ireland. She is a graduate of Limerick School of Art and Design where she focused on Sculpture and Combined Media and received a BA Honors Degree in Fine Art. Lauren has participated and collaborated in recent shows such as Sacred and Profane Geometries in Kathmandu, Nepal, Works on Paper in Rathfarnham Castle in Dublin (2021) Distanced Domestic in MKII, London (2021), Lasta Arts Festival for the Dunamaise Theatre in Laois, Ireland (2021), Art As Message in the CICA Museum, South Korea (2020), Global Conversations for the 75th United Nations General Assembly based in New York, United States of America (2020), Wall Cafe in the Rua Red Gallery, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland (2020) and Suburbs in Rome, Italy under Loosen Art Contemporary Magazine and Gallery (2019).