[October 6, 2011] Providence, R.I.–Providence College’s Dr.Sang Woo Kang, assistant professor of music, and Eric Sung, assistant professor of photography, recently journeyed to Thailand to perform a collaborative research project on visual imaging and classical music performance.
Kang and Sung received partial funding for their collaboration from the College’s Committee on Aid to Faculty Research. Their project goal was to integrate different art forms through collaborative research by combining visual images with live classical music.
Coming from a musical background, Kang was interested in new ways to engage the audience through different art genres. Coincidentally, Sung previously had collaborated with other music groups, such as George Crumb’s Black Angels and live string groups, by combining visual art with live performances.
“We wanted to explore how visual art and audio can come together to create something unique and innovative,” said Kang. “In addition, we wanted to educate others on how visual and audio can be melded into something engaging and exciting.”