Chris Meloche
Chris Meloche is probably best known as a composer of electroacoustic works. His involvement in that field has spanned almost 30 years and has earned him an international reputation. In addition to his own solo work, Meloche has also collaborated with artists from many fields. While he has worked with several local London-based musicians, he has also recorded and performed with some of the most talented musicians in Britain today such as Martin Archer, Mick Beck, Nick Robinson, Philip Thomas, Charlie Collins, Paul Moore and Maria Jardardottir.
Beyond the field of music, Meloche has worked with sound-poets bill bissett and Penn Kemp. He has collaborated on music for Japanese dancer Mari Osanai and also done sound design for installations by visual artist Jamelie Hassan.Meloche’s work has gained the attention of an international audience. He has performed and recorded in England where his work has garnered positive reviews in such publications as Wire and Gramophone magazines. He has also been commissioned to record music for BBC Radio as a part of a series featuring four composers from around the globe. BBC Radio also featured him as a guest panelist on the technology-based programme Culture Shock in 2006.
Most recently, Meloche has worked on a number of collaborative works with Penn Kemp. These have taken the form of live performances and recordings as well as web-based material.
Meloche continues to expand the scope of his work with his latest endevour Communication Breakdown: A Journey Down the Misinformation Superhighway. This work constitutes his debut theatre presentation which is described as a multi-media, spoken-word alt.opera.
Maurice Carroll
Maurice Carroll is an independent video artist. His productions started with 8mm film in 1985 and video in 1986. He studied film theory and production at Beal Art (1988-1990). Carroll’s themes include communication, environmental and cultural issues. Carroll’s video productions have been screened in festivals and galleries in Canada, USA, Europe and South America.
Carroll has been recognized for his video work. He has served on an Ontario Arts Council Jury. The City of London recognized Carroll for "your contribution to our community." In the same year the city recognized him for "his participation and dedication to the development of the Cambodian Women’s Support Organization of Ontario." In 1996 the Cross Culture Learner Centre, London recognized him for contributions to the "Cambodian Canada Education Kit". The kit is used as an education tool in resource centres across Canada.
Awards include an Ontario Arts Council Video Production Grant, 1992; The Corporation of the City of London Arts Bursary, 1992; Athens(USA) International Film and Video Festival, Best Experimental Short Narrative, 1991; Mackie Cryderman Memorial Award, Beal Art, 1990.
Maurice Carroll curated video programs which encouraged regional artists. He coordinated video/film at the Forest City Gallery, London, Ontario from 1992-1994. Carroll initiated the video programs for the London New Arts Festival and Between Cultures in London, Ontario. Carroll also worked as a community producer / director /editor / camera person /educator for Rogers Television.