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QIN: a seven-stringed ancient Chinese zither. Jacob studied the instrument at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. He has been studying, composing and performing on the instrument since moving to China in 2012.
JACOB CHARLES IS A QIN PLAYER AND INTERMEDIA ARTIST WORKING WITH SOUND INSTALLATION, CHINESE INK, LIVE VISUALS AND COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCE.
HE IS THE DIRECTOR OF
耳目ERMu LABS IN SHANGHAI.
《Oracle Fragments》
Jacob's "Cultivated Landscape" paintings use ink which he makes by hand from plants and minerals cultivated in his studio garden.
What we do
QIN IMPROVISATION
《幽冉辣》yōuRǎnLĀ
Collaborative composition and performance at CUHK Shenzhen Conservatory of Music, ICMC 2024.
Percussion: JIN Zhuosheng
Flute: LIN Xiaoyu
QIN: Jacob CHARLES
: YAH.STREET
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