Zach Walker
Artist Statement
Zach Walker is interested in creating mesmerizing experiences that are easily enjoyed and understood.
Using cymatics, the study of vibration creating form, as a medium to control, move, and organize physical matter has been an area of exploration & fascination for Zach and his long time collaborator, Harry Yeff (AKA UK Beatbox Champion, Reeps One).
Previous Work
Zach was commissioned in 2015 to create the Visualising Vibrations Sculpture (VVS). VVS was a development of the performances with Reeps One and has been installed around the world for commercial events, festivals and workshops engaging over 5000 people over the last three years. The sculpture has been a part of Zach’s live visual performances alongside artists and groups such as Moby, DJ Shadow, Flying Lotus, Martyn and Project Instrumental as well as his own solo AV show.
Zach is also Co-Artistic Director of MakeAmplify, creators of site-specific installations and interactive live performances that engage, challenge and inspire. MakeAmplify were commissioned to create ‘(in) Dignity of Labour’ for the launch of the Hull City of Culture in 2017 and over 350,000 people attended.
They are currently Associate Artists with Brighton Dome Brighton Festival.
Zach’s work has been exhibited, performed and installed at:
Bang Face, BFI Imax at London Film Festival, BLACK - NYC, Milan Design Week, Boomtown, Built on Bass, Colonnade House, Decibel Festival – Seattle, Hull City of Culture, Festival of the Voice, Figment NYC, Freedom Festival, Frequency Festival of Digital Culture, Glastonbury Festival, Kendal Calling, Love Music Hate Racism, Sheffield DocFest, Secret Garden Party, Sencity London, Shambala Festival, Sound in Pictures, The Big Chill Festival, Tate Britain, Tedx Brighton, The Mayor’s Thames Festival.
Zach is a multi-disciplinary artist whose collection of visual and audio work has been commissioned and programmed for festivals, galleries, museums, large-scale corporate events and bespoke private clients, all over the world.
His unique multi-sensory and interactive installations encourage exploration and play both individually and in groups, and can transform venues and spaces in extraordinary ways.