Wojciech Rusin

“PIPE MUSIC -3D printed wind instruments” is an investigation into the creation of 3D printed instruments/sound objects, their sonic capabilities and their potential for multiple meanings. The instruments I have designed and made are inspired by historic wind instruments such as the aulos (an ancient Greek double reed instrument), a double recorder, a medieval shawm, and a Slovakian overtone flute. The designs are contemporary and reflect current trends in 3D modelling and critical design. Pipe Music is a collection of recordings made with these 3D printed instruments. It was recorded in outdoor locations in Wales and Poland, and in a London studio. My intention was also to create instruments that can be used for collaborative performance making. They are part of DIY instrument making but also have an ‘openness’ of speculative, critical design in the way that they are open to different interpretations.

About Wojciech Rusin

Wojciech Rusin is a Polish-born audiovisual artist based in London. He draws inspiration from alchemical and gnostic texts, early renaissance choral music and Eastern European mythologies. He released The Funnel LP on Akashic Records in April 2019. He designs and makes 3D-printed reed instruments, reworking ancient designs with contemporary 3D modelling technologies. In 2020 he released Meat for the Guard Dogs on Cafe OTO’s Takuroku digital imprint, and the Rufus Orbis cassette for Boomkat Editions / Documenting Sound series. His music has been featured on BBC Four and he has worked for The National Theatre, The Southbank Centre and National Theatre Wales.

Link https://www.wojciechrusin.com/