attic rot, ephemera spasms by tanner jones

attic rot, ephemera spasms is an immersive, multimedia composition by Austin-based artist Tanner Jones. This hour-long work examines memory, loss, and consumerism through abandoned household objects that have been “brought back to life.”

Start times: 5PM and 7:30PM on Thursday, Feb. 19th.

Run time: 1 hour

Ticket page (free! but need to be reserved): atticrot.eventbrite.com

about tanner jones

tanner jones is a multimedia artist, software developer, and performer based in the US. their recent work explores the significance of materialism on memory and identity by transforming abandoned objects into living producers of sound, light, video, and movement. as a performer and improviser of live electronics and video, they frequently collaborate with Austin-based SoundMap Ensemble and various solo performers. tanner develops audio and performance software under the name ~degausserDSP. all of their software is free and open-source. a passionate educator, they currently teach courses on multimedia performance and sound design at the University of Texas at Austin, where they are finishing a doctorate in music composition.

Rude Mechs is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.