To Listen Deeply: Students' Perspectives on Curating, Creating, and Listening in The Trout Gallery

This Zoom webinar celebrates the curatorial and creative work of two recent Dickinson College alumnae, Sophy Nie ’25 and Zuzu Black ’25, in conjunction with a current exhibition at The Trout Gallery titled To Listen Deeply. Curated by Nie, To Listen Deeply examines how sound is a key component for diverse works of art. Taking inspiration from American experimental composer Pauline Oliveros’s “Deep Listening” philosophy, which encourages a heightened awareness of our sonic environment, this exhibition invites viewers to engage with the works of art on multiple sensory levels, to pay attention to perceived visual and acoustic vibrations – to listen deeply. Reflecting on this intersection of music and art, Black created two original soundscapes in response to two prints on display in the exhibition. Participants will have the opportunity to take a virtual tour through the exhibition and learn more about the multi-disciplinary themes and artistic practices Nie and Black…