Hugo Paquete (b 1979) Intermedia and sound artist, which in his research uses concepts about space, noise, error, glitch and micro-tonality as a visual and audible ecosystem according to spatial and Post-digital conditions. In his works he uses technical elements and practices from the field recording to computer generated sound synthesizing and audio spacialization. Denoting interest in stochastic probabilities between computer algorithmic and programming interaction with software and object oriented composition and performance.
He was a resident artist in the ZKM | Zentrum für Kunst und Medientechnologie Karlsruhe, IMA | Institute for Music & Acoustics. He collaborated with the Lithuanian Artist Julijonas Urbonas to the development of the sound composition to the Talking Doors project that earn the Distinction in the Interactive Art category price Prix Ars Electronica 2010, and recommendation jury 14th Japan Media Arts Festival, Tokyo, Japan 2010 and honorary mention in the Media, Live 2011 Grand Prix, Turku, Finland.
Active in national and international art events.-Sonora VII Muestra de Arte Sonoro e Interactivo. Museu Rainha Sofia, Madrid, Espanha 2012. / Audiorama/Ars Acustica 4, Stockholm, Sweden. 2012. / International Radiophonic Creation /Journee de la creation radiophonique – France and other countries. 2012. / SoundGate – A part of Port2010, Kunsten Museu, Utzon Centre and Platform4, Dinamarca, 2011Sonic Vigil V, Sound Station, St Fin Barre`s Cathedral – Ireland, 2011. Festival Música Viva 2008-2009, Centro Cultural de Belém, Lisboa –Portugal / 39- Imebconcours internationaux de Bourges Musiques electroacoustiques et arts electroniques 2009 –France / Zeppelin 2009 Sounds of power / Listening of fear. Centre de Cultura Contemporà nia de Barcelona –Spain / Art Tech Media 2007, Madrid –Spain / Festival DAW 07, Centro de computação Zurich –Switzerland / File 2007, Electronic Language International Festival, São Paulo –Brasil / and others.
Hugo Paquete will perform at this year’s Natal dos Experimentais, December 11th at Passos Manuel, Porto.