A Plastic Body / Workshop with Yan Jun

Coming up in March…

A Plastic Body / Workshop with Yan Jun
Wednesday 4 March, 1–3pm
Listen Gallery

This workshop explores plastic bags.

Participants are asked to bring one plastic bag. As a group, participants will discover the sound of the plastic bag, the shape, and the sculptural material as a visual object. Through this investigation participants will explore collaborations in improvisation and/or composition.

As part of the workshop Yan Jun will record sounds. Participants will be invited to take images on their phones which will be printed and displayed in the venue.

The workshop is for 16–25* year olds, there are 5–8 places. To reserve a spot please fill out the sign up form which can be found here.

The workshop will be two hours long with a break in the middle. It will take place at Listen Gallery, a fully accessible venue. There will be tea and coffee provided.

No prior knowledge required, and equipment is provided. Email us via music.space.programme@gmail.com with any questions.

We reimburse all participants travel costs, we can discuss this with you once your place is confirmed.

This workshop is presented in collaboration with Counterflows. As part of the Counterflows programme, Yan Jun will perform in the evening at Listen Gallery and will be joined by artist Sue Tompkins. Those taking part in the workshop will have a place for the evening performances. Food will be served at Listen Gallery on a first come first serve basis.

Venue information (Listen Gallery)
Listen Gallery is located on the Ground floor of the Capella Building, through the office foyer at: 60 York Street, G2 8JX
There is step-free access and accessible toilets on site.
Closest public transport links are: Central Station (5min walk) and Anderston Station (8min walk)
Buses: 1 / 1A / 23 / 38A / 75 / 7A / X19 / X4 / 3 / 2 / 4A / 9
There is pay and display parking outside the building, between 9am–6pm, with free parking outside of these times.

*We work with and support people aged up to 30 if they are:
– Disabled, including those with a long-term illness, neurodiverse people and anyone else who would identify with the social model of disability.
– Care experienced, and/or have been a young carer (including those with children or those who have cared for/are caring for someone with a long-term illness or disability).

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Yan Jun is musician and poet, born in Lanzhou in 1973 and currently based in Beijing, He works with field recording, voice, electronic feedback and body movements on his many conceptual projects and live performances.