Sound as Form / Percussive Drawing

This paper documents the collaborative research project, Sound as Form / Percussive Drawing, by a collaborating percussionist and visual artist. The project, which culminated in a live performance at DRAW Space Gallery in Eora (Sydney) on 1 September 2023, is a unique exploration of the potential of percussive sound as a medium for drawing. Grounded in the hypothesis that there are parallels between these modalities based on similar attributes, the research sought to uncover the dynamic interplay between the improvisation of sound and the mindset of drawing. This paper describes the preparatory workshop, live performance, conceptual framework and project research outcomes. These include identifying alignment between sound and drawing characteristics and the importance of temporality and mindset in making and experiencing a sound work as a drawing.