I remove quotidian found objects from their normal context and re-structure them from other perspectives, in an attempt to break some presupposed boundaries. The functions and forms of the materials are often changed during the process. I explore the relationships between art, science and nature to create work consciously and subconsciously that could provoke thoughts. As a continuous journey, I am constantly in search of something metaphysical and philosophical that is outside the material surfaces of the objects.
There is no limit to the kind of materials that I use for my work. It varies in each case, just like the context for displaying also changes. Very often, I let the process of making takes the lead and generates thoughts while the work is being created. I hope to keep experimenting, to open up questions and possibilities for placing things, and to let the materials and objects speak for themselves.
My focus since 2018 is to create digital silent film scores based on drawings on paper. These scores have been interpreted and improvised to by a number of musicians such as The London Improvisers Orchestra, One_Orchestra New, Steve Beresford, Caroline Kraabel, Sue Lynch, Adrian Northover and so on, as well as being featured consistently in the London New Wind Festival.
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Livia Garcia is a visual artist whose recent practice is to compose silent film scores for interpretation by improvising musicians in live performances. She is the founder and director of Project DIVFUSE, a micro art space in East London where events are curated for sound, multimedia and experimental artists. Livia is also a professional railway civil engineer who often incorporate engineering systematic elements into her art practice. Photo by Andrea Artz Photography