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Owen Chapman is a Professor in Sound Production and Scholarship at Concordia University's Department of Communication Studies. His work bridges sound art, research-creation, and mobility studies, focusing on the role of sound in everyday life through electronic composition, app design, and site-specific installations. He collaborates internationally with artists like Peter Sinclair and Vivek Venkatesh, producing projects such as Selfie Orchestra and Landscape of Hate/Hope that engage with critical issues around technology, disability, and media literacy.
Research interests include:
- Sound studies and sonic cartography
- Mobile media and locative technology
- Research-creation methodologies
- Dub music's influence on contemporary sound art
- Disability studies in digital environments
- Interactive 3D audiovisual spaces
His publications and projects have been funded by the Canada Council, FRQ-SC, and SSHRC. Chapman co-created the AudioMobile app for GPS-tagged sound recordings and has exhibited extensively in international festivals and symposia. He contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed journals and editorial roles, notably as Managing Editor for Wi: Journal of Mobile Media (2014-2018).
Chapman's performances span improvisational electronic music, DJ/VJ sets, and multimedia installations. Key collaborations include:
- Selfie Orchestra (with Peter Sinclair)
- Landscape of Hate/Hope (with Vivek Venkatesh)
- Research with Milieux Institute for Arts, Technology and Culture
