Phonomad, yet another Šuran’s creative quest for the sound of non-instruments and ready-made instruments, guided by the idea that anyone can make music, even without expensive instruments. In the traditional context, it was a necessity (as people had no money), which resulted in creativity. Making music on “non-instruments” – such as tools, cutlery, or children’s toys – means going back to simplicity, communicability, and unambitious approach to music, which emphasizes the importance of non-material culture and renders the divisions between traditional and contemporary music obsolete. Improvisation creates clear contours, shapes the meaning, and narrates the story, while the concert performance in real time is projected enlarged on the screen, which adds to its attraction. Instead of messy (or overly neat) architectonics, Šuran provides a surprisingly warm, intimate, motivating, and tameable experience.
PhonomadNoel Šuran (HR)

Noel Šuran (HR)
Noel Šuran (b. 1986 in Pula) graduated from the Academy of Applied Arts in Rijeka in 2011. Currently, he is about to complete his doctoral studies in cultural anthropology and ethnology at the University of Zagreb. His artworks indicate an anthropological context. For years he has been interested in non-material culture, especially traditional music. He is involved in several local and international projects in arts and science.
noel.suran@gmail.com