Siôn Parkinson

Siôn Parkinson is an artist based in Dundee, whose art combines singing, sculpture and performance to confront themes of humour, violence, love and bodily intimacy.

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Siôn frequently collaborates with other artists, musicians and amateur groups, often appearing together in costume to invoke the voice of an animal, variously: a burning elephant, Out of the Cradle with Richard Whitby, 2015; a stuffed walrus, Organo Humano with Lawrence Lek, 2015; a seal who talks and vomits, Hey Human with Richard Whitby, 2016, and more recently an ancient, foul-smelling shark with worms attached to her eyes, Blind Love Bad Taste with Rhubaba Choir, 2016-18. Though trained as a sculptor, in recent years Siôn’s work has explored singing – specifically a cappella singing – and its material qualities.

Over a period of eight months, the Jerwood Bursary will support Siôn receive vocal training in falsetto singing.

www.sionparkinson.com

Larva Elocution, Siôn Parkinson. Image: Siôn Parkinson