{"id":434,"date":"2021-10-16T12:46:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T12:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/?page_id=434"},"modified":"2026-11-01T16:25:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T16:25:22","slug":"charlotte-mercieca","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/charlotte-mercieca\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte Mercieca"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/istockphoto-1164822188-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-404\" width=\"242\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/istockphoto-1164822188-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/istockphoto-1164822188-612x612-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/istockphoto-1164822188-612x612-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/uowcreative.com\/switchboxcoda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/istockphoto-1164822188-612x612-1-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p><strong>Artist bio<\/strong><br><br><strong>Charlotte Mercieca <\/strong>is a vocalist and emerging multidisciplinary artist currently studying a Bachelor of Creative Arts, majoring in Music and minoring in Art History at the University of Wollongong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a background in <strong>classical<\/strong> and <strong>operatic<\/strong> <strong>singing<\/strong>, her musical practice explores the relationship between voice, identity, and experimental sound. Her recent work focuses on microtonality, vocal resonance, and the interaction between sound and physical materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through combining <strong>music<\/strong> with <strong>ceramic sculpture<\/strong> and <strong>installation<\/strong>, Charlotte explores how the human voice can be transformed and experienced in unconventional ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I&#039;m Okay Too by Kaitlin Lawler\" width=\"1140\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F933939529&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=1000&#038;maxwidth=1140\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Artist statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My major project is an <strong>experimental sound installation <\/strong>exploring the relationship between <strong>microtonality, the human voice, and ceramic forms<\/strong>. Drawing on my background in classical and operatic singing, I investigate how unconventional pitches interact with physical materials to create different sonic experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The installation incorporates <strong>four soprano voices <\/strong>projected through <strong>four individual speakers<\/strong> and <strong>ceramic forms<\/strong>. My creative process involved experimenting with microtonal composition, vocal layering, sound projection, and resonance. I wanted to explore how the shape and structure of each ceramic form could influence the way sound is experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this project, I aim to <strong>challenge<\/strong> traditional approaches to vocal performance by combining <strong>experimental<\/strong> music with sculptural <strong>installation<\/strong>. I developed the concept and installation with guidance from my University of Wollongong lecturers, whose feedback supported my creative and technical experimentation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artist bio Charlotte Mercieca is a vocalist and emerging multidisciplinary artist currently studying a Bachelor of Creative Arts, majoring in Music and minoring in Art History at the University of Wollongong. With a background in classical and operatic singing, her musical practice explores the relationship between voice, identity, and experimental sound. 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