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In the 1940s, photographer Gjon Mili pioneered the art of stroboscopic photography. For drummer Rich Westley, Mili’s images of jazz legend Gene Krupa playing the snare were an inspiration. Rich invited photographer Tracey Welch to join him in attempting to recreate the pictures using modern-day techniques. The resulting imagery sparked a shared exploration of the stroboscopic process. Further sessions, including producer Dean Honer and his theremin, showed how this visual effect uniquely reveals the relationship between musician and instrument.

During the pandemic, with the world of live music on hold, Arts Council England funding enabled a fully-fledged, Stroboscopic Project. From a virtual ensemble of six, diverse musicians, further imagery emerged, with additional content including a stop motion style film sequence, together with a unique musical soundtrack.

Through photography, composition, performance, and film, the Stroboscopic Project examines all aspects of connection, a theme that feels particularly relevant, in the context of physical disconnection we have all recently experienced.

• Closed Monday 3 October

Image: Rich Westley, drummer, 2020 by Tracey Welch

• All Sensoria events this year will have a food bank collection. There is no pressure if this would stretch your own resources – but feel free to bring a non-perishable food item/unopened toiletries and we’ll distribute them after the festival.
• Exclusive Sensoria discount for Q-ParkEnter code SENSORIA22 when you pre-book parking online with Q-Park to apply a 20% discount.

  Available for Q-Park Sheffield locations – Rockingham Street (S1 4NL), Sheffield Station (S2 4AA) & Charles Street (S1 2NJ).
  Dates 30 Sept – 8 Oct.