Will Rodgers

About

I am a sound artist and acoustic ecologist living in the Granite Belt of South-East Queensland. My work is currently focussed on producing curated soundscapes that reflect the rich tapestry of Country. My compositions aim to be immersive experiences that invite listeners to engage deeply with the landscape around them through sound.

As part of the artist collective Hopeful Disruptions, I collaborate with fellow core creatives Debbie Taylor, Tracy Pateman, and Rochelle Summerfield to explore innovative ways of engaging with the world around us through sound. This collective ethos enriches my work, fostering a spirit of experimentation and community involvement. With a focus on biodiversity, sustainability and environmental awareness, my soundscapes aim to raise consciousness about the beauty and fragility of the natural world.

My interest in acoustic ecology allows me to blend artistic response with scientific inquiry, affording a unique perspective on how sound interacts with the environment and the pivotal role humans must play in protecting the biodiversity of our natural environment. I aim to encourage people to pause, listen, and appreciate the intricate sounds that define our landscapes - and then think about what they can do to preserve them.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Years) - QUT 2006
MA (Sociology of Religion) - University of Queensland 1993
BA (Hons in Anthropology) - University of Queensland 1985

Exhibitions & Residencies

RAD Earth Canvas Residency (Regenerative Farming), 16 September - 13 October 2024, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery (with Hopeful Disruptions)

IMAGO Launch, 20 April 2024, Esk Studio Gallery, Iluka, NSW (with Hopeful Disruptions)

On the River’s Edge We Meet, 22 April 2023 – 18 June 2023, Grafton Regional Gallery (with Rochelle Summerfield)

Confluence (Installation) in Water: presence & absence, 10 December 2022 – 29 January 2023, Blue Mountains City Art Gallery, Katoomba, NSW (with Rochelle Summerfield and Tracy Pateman)

Hopeful Disruptions: Care for Biirrinba, 15 April – 2 May 2021,
Cowper Art Gallery and Studio, Cowper, NSW (with Hopeful Disruptions)