The scientist, the composer, the artist in conversation

The scientist, the composer, the artist in conversation is designed and created by Dr Tianli Zu. It is made in collaboration with Andrew Zhou, composer, and Dr Brett Summerell, Chief Scientist and Director, Research at the Australian Institute of Botanical Science.

This publication explores the space between art, science and music in relation to Dr Tianli Zu’s project Shadow Gives Birth. It features interviews with scientist Dr Brett Summerell and composer Andrew Zhou. This book complements the artwork and also stands alone at the same time.

A Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre commission, Shadow Gives Birth (including the paper cutting installation, soundscape, projections and this book) are currently on display on Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre as part of WHERE SHADOWS MEET, 30 July – 16 October 2022.

Contents

The Scientist, the composer, the artist in conversation by Tianli Zu

Curator’s foreword by Ellen Hewitt 

Creating new ways to understand what’s happening
Conversation with Brett Summerell

Just simply listen…
Listen again… outside
Conversation with Andrew Zhou

Acknowledgement