Constable Ambisonic

Sound recordist Stuart Bowditch will capture ambisonic (360º) field recordings of the locations where John Constable (1776 - 1839) made many of his paintings in England. The soundscapes will be exhibited at Christchurch Mansions alongside Constable’s paintings at an exhibition in 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth. A selection of the recordings will be presented at a series of rural events with talks and responsive performances in venues such as church halls near to the paintings locations. Stereo versions of the recordings will be available online as podcasts. Workshops in the landscape will respond creatively and politically to Constable’s body of work.

Constable Ambisonic is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through an Arts Council Project Grant, with match funding from Colchester and Ipswich Museums, and support from National Trust Flatford.