For the past couple of years Markus Soukup’s work has focused on methods of producing more ‘portable’ artefacts in the context of the moving image, which is mainly video, 2D as well as 3D animation, where he transforms his background of installation and sculptural practice into the digital production of virtual installations.  The necessity of portability came across by adapting to a more flexible mode of practice, where the ability to move without a lot of materials is an essential element.

New portable computers provide an independent transportable tool kit where the result can be stored, posted and made viewable again on another screen.  This phenomenon could be interpreted as some sort of science fictional magic.

Fascinated by the screen as a window opening up to the virtual space, he searches for a way of incorporating new technologies to install or position ‘situations’ or ‘mental objects’ in both - real and virtual - spaces.

Current and recent projects incorporate perfomative elements, where the human body and its movements are explored by the camera in a playful experimental approach. And a series to be continued investigates language and its structure by de-constructing content or flow, breaking it into parts and reconstructing it on a time based level.

A significant area is various sound and music collaborations and the sound design of most of the moving image work.  As of last year Markus organises the ‘Binary Jam’, SoundNetwork’s live performance event for experimental electronic and electro-acoustic improvisations.  The event series provides a platform where sound artists in different stages of their artistic development can network and exchange concepts, skills and approaches.

His work is shown in local, national and international exhibitions and festival.  He offers his skills in web design to provide internet or screen-based presentations for artists, arts organisations, architects and creatives.

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