biography
Valentin Sismann (born in 2002) is a composer and video artist living and working in France. He studied at the CRD of Pantin and then furthered his education through various programs that combined composition, sound engeneering, and artistic research. His art explores the idea of “expanded” music, in which sound and image are expressed in ways that are either poetic, narrative, or conceptual. His acousmatic pieces—accompanied by poems—and his video works explore the relationships between human beings and their technology,
particularly recording media.
Whether interrogated or transformed, he manipulates them to create critical or imaginary spaces.
His work spans a wide range of artistic and musical contexts on an international scale—now covering around thirty countries. These various events include group exhibitions (Anatomi Digitali at the Dino Zoli Foundation, Private // Public at Winzavod), biennials (Poznan, Champigny), screenings at festivals (Vidéoformes, Simultan), group concerts (Ars Electronica, Futura) and solo concerts (Circuit Fantôme, Paysages Composés), radio broadcasts, and even online events. These musical works have received first prizes for composition (Petites formes, Autour de William Turner) and honorable mentions (Prix Russolo, Soundchain); likewise, his work as a video artist has been awarded with the Prix DJTAL Humain and also received honorable mentions (Façade, Ibrida).
