Luke Penders
What do you do? I primarily work with sound, usually in an installation sense. Lately I have also been working with video, only periodically though because rendering annoys me.
When did you get into it? I have been experimenting with sound for as long as I can remember, but I started really focusing on it around 2001.
Who or what influences you as an artist? I become really obsessed with something and it snowballs. Also other artists.
What’s your biggest achievement/proudest moment so far? In the short term, I think organising Chain Gang was a fantastic experience. It was great that so many local artists got together in such a short amount of time to fill a space that wouldn’t normally be used for that type of thing. It gave me a huge insight into the logistics of organising a group exhibition and it also gave me ideas of what to do in the future (or what not to do).
What are your plans for the future? Make money.
What makes you laugh? First world youth culture problems to be addressed.
What pisses you off? First world youth culture problems.
What’s your opinion of the local scene? It’s the best. To quote a stoned Doctor: “It takes me back to Newtown, 1987”. It seems there are more and more people in Canberra putting on shows, exhibitions, actually getting out there and doing things themselves, which is fantastic.
What are your upcoming performances/exhibitions? A Butt/My Feathery Kiss at Smiths Bookshop in February. Check www.pendeaux.com/abutt.html or our facebook page for the exact date. I am also taking part in a project called RE: this year, www.regarding.com.au , and I have some video and print work in an art/music extravaganza at The Phoenix pub on February 12 and 13.
Contact info: http://www.pendeaux.com>
