Vanilla Trace

Vergil Sharkya' studied composition at the University of Music & Performing in Vienna. Since moving to Liverpool in 1996 he has continued to crate performance-compositions, sonic architecture and poetry. Recent works include vanilla Spray, performed on the roof of a 200ft tower; Matrix, an interactive audio-visual performance-installation presented at the Liverpool Biennal for Contemporary Art: and a series of enhanced electronic composition such as Infradead - Uòltraviolent, kkriscape, ImacGING, zen,.sation, etc. Virgil lives in Liverpool with a princess from Brittany and a virtureal zoo of alter ego and split personalities.

Cfr. n. Arch. 185.41
TRACE is a limited edition collection of two-minute pieces by international sound artists, experimental composers, noise makers and other audio creators. Each artist has produced an original recording of two-minute duration for the CD on the theme of TRACE.
TRACE greated an opportunity for a selection of international sound artists to work thematically, as well as providing listeners with further insight into the artists work.
By bringing together this calibre and range of contributions, TRACE aims to stimulate further interest in the practice, debate and dialogue surrounding sound art. The artista on TRACE range from well known world figures, to individuals and groups making their first wirks in this field.

TRACE was published thanks to a research award from the Centre for Art International Research (CAIR).