Bangyu Fan 范 邦宇
Bangyu Fan 范 邦宇 – MA/MFA
Based in Xi'an and London
I am an interdisciplinary practitioner working with sculpture, installation, and sound. My method is akin to drafting a non-linear narrative novel by starting with visual language, auditory language, and smell. I assemble and combine structures and supports designed in context, aiming for the installation site to present visual puzzles, suggest multiple meanings, and pursue an abstraction in language that evokes a mysterious atmosphere and is difficult to categorize precisely.
I care about history, which resonates like aftershocks, as the antennas of modern industry connect to the permanently shelved hard drives of hidden narratives. I want to explore the topography of sound and the relationships between space and time, viewing it as a container of sound, auditory hallucinations, and memories.
My sound practices aim to build a space where chaos and cacophony can find their layers in the tapestry of auditory innovation. To disrupt the equilibrium of familiar tonal landscapes, I invite the audience to question preconceived notions of harmony and melody.