Natalia Domínguez Rangel

Natalia Domínguez Rangel is a Colombian/Dutch visual sound artist and composer serving as Lecturer in sound studies at ArtEZ University of the Arts' Design Art Technology department since 2017. Her transdisciplinary practice integrates sculpture, installation, and performance to explore acoustic phenomena through the concept of 'sanctuaries' – sculptural spaces designed to contain specific sound concepts. She maintains affiliations with multiple international institutions through guest lectureships and participates in the female art collective 'laschulas'.

Core research themes include:

• Sensory intersections of sound and material form
• Acoustic agency and amplification of silenced voices
• Environmental soundscapes and ecological listening
• Body autonomy and inclusivity in artistic practice
• Transformation of everyday auditory experiences

Notable recognitions:

• Winner: Tera de Marez Oyens music composition prize
• Finalist: Mario Merz Prize (Fondazione Merz)

International teaching engagements include Columbia University (New York), Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst (Vienna), Die Angewandte, and Akademie der bildenden Künst (Vienna). Her work has been exhibited across Europe and the Americas.