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Samuel Beilby is an artist and musician based in Boorloo (Perth), working at the intersection of contemporary art and experimental sound. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia, focusing on noise art in the post-COVID landscape. His artistic practice integrates historical and theoretical research with audio-visual new media tools to explore the frictions inherent in industrial, ecological, and social systems. Beilby is also active in the local arts community as a board member for Cool Change Contemporary and co-founder of the art gallery studio _____g.s. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and he has presented at international conferences across countries including Taiwan, Japan, France, Singapore, Greece, and Australia. His writings have appeared in arts criticism platforms and journals, such as xCoAx and Leonardo, contributing significantly to discussions on the intersection of art and noise studies. Beilby's research interests align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on education and advocacy within creative arts.
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