BRIAN JAMES ZHAO GRIFFITHLOS ANGELES, CA >> Composer, Sound Designer, Video Artist
His work blends analog with digital; subtle movements with bold features; and virtual with physical reality.
Musically, Brian creates evolving atmospheres that often explore the sonic capabilities of the bass guitar extending it well beyond the lower register, as an effort towards singularity between the mind and instrument.
His visual art compliments the meditative qualities of his music by creating synthesized video environments and hypnotic animations that encourage mindful investigation.
The spontaneous nature of his process attempts to connect fully to the invisible fabric of reality.
Brian holds a BFA in Literature and Philosophy from Florida State University and an MFA in Experimental Sound Practices and Integrated Media from California Institute of the Arts