Sonic Adventurers Collective

SONIC ADVENTURERS COLLECTIVE

a collective of sound artists

The Sonic Adventurers is a collective of artists that work in a variety of art forms with a focus on sound art. The Sonic Adventurers are Kathryn Sutherland, Steven Hagiliassis, Helen Kruljac, Louise Hunter, Jay Euesden, Daniel Munnery, Robyn McGrath, Teagan Connor and Stuart Flenley.

The group started in early 2019 so that the artists could work together to support their individual practices. The Sonic Adventurers is made up of experienced performers who have shown in significant venues both locally and internationally. Sonic Adventurers is mentored by composer James Hullick and supported by visual artist and curator Alister Karl.

The artists work individually in the collective and explore electronic music, sound sculpture, field recordings, acoustic instruments, drawing, sculpture, video and other ways of creating sonic worlds.

The artists have an authentic and individual voice and generosity within their performance that is rarely seen as they invite you into their sonic worlds.

In 2022 Sonic Adventurers released their first album, The Red Line (Hullick Studios), which explores a range of electronic and found sound worlds:

In 2021 The Sonic Adventurers released their first art book: Drawn in Music (Hullick Studios). The book consists of drawings made by the artists in response to a wide range of well known compositions, songs, sound art and music.

 

SONIC ADVENTURERS COLLECTIVE

Jay Euesden

Jay Euesden

JAY EUESDEN synthesisers / electronics / percussion   Along with Robyn McGrath and Kathryn Sutherland, Euesden is a founding member of The Amplified Elephants (2006-). Euesden’s practice is focused on minimalist sonic patterns, usually realising these ideas through...

Stuart Flenley

Stuart Flenley

STUART FLENLEY MUSICIAN /// VISUAL ARTIST   Stuart Flenley is a musician, songwriter, sonic and visual artist. Flenley is a vocalist, guitarist and works with electronic sound. Visually Flenley has focused on drawing mediums and video art. Flenley sings and plays...

Helen Kruljac

Helen Kruljac

HELEN KRULJAC synthesisers / spoken word / visual design   Kruljac currently creates new works with the Sonic Adventurers Collective. Kruljac has spent many years working with The Amplified Elephants. Helen has released several albums with both groups. A...

Robyn McGrath

Robyn McGrath

ROBYN MCGRATH synthesizers / electronics   A founding member of The Amplified Elephants – a sound art ensemble – it was McGrath who originally thought of the name for the group. McGrath joined the Sonic Adventurers Collective in 2020. Sonically, McGrath primarily...

Daniel Munnery

Daniel Munnery

DANIEL MUNNERY computer-based sound maker Joining The Amplified Elephants in 2012, Daniel has quickly developed an oeuvre as an electronic laptop-based sound artist. Mentored by JOLT director James Hullick and sound artist Steve Richards (aka Cleaning Lady), Daniel...

Kathryn Sutherland

Kathryn Sutherland

KATHRYN SUTHERLAND voice / kaossillator / synthesisers / electronics / percussion   A founding member of The Amplified Elephants (founded 2006), Kathryn explores the physicality of making creative sound. Kathryn is also a founding member of Sonic Adventurers...

Alister Karl

Alister Karl

ALISTER KARL visual artist / curator / support worker Alister Karl has been a practising artist for more than 20 years, and is an experienced teacher, curator and arts manager. He works in a range of media and disciplines, and has exhibited extensively in Victoria and...