Ellen Fullman and Theresa Wong, Soundless | Presented by MOCA, Fulcrum Arts, and Chapman University at WAREHOUSE at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Composer, instrument maker, and performer Ellen Fullman (b. 1957, Memphis, TN) has focused on the development of her signature project, The Long String Instrument, for over forty years. Using dozens of tuned strings, each over 50 feet in length, Fullman transforms physical space into a site-specific musical instrument.

Soundless is composed by Fullman and her longtime collaborator, cellist and guitarist Theresa Wong (b. 1976, Schenectady, NY). The work explores string resonance and its capacity to create a space of connection, empathy, and multiplicity. The spectrally undulating drones of the Long String Instrument combine with rhythms created by Fullman’s unique 'box bow' and 'shoveler' tools as well as Wong’s performance on cello and electric guitar, which is specialized through four-channel amplification. Together, Fullman and Wong create a work that responds to and is shaped by the industrial architecture of WAREHOUSE.

Soundless was commissioned by room40 following the label’s critically acclaimed release of their album, Harbors.

Ellen Fullman and Theresa Wong, Soundless is presented as part of Energy Fields: Vibrations of the Pacific as well as the 2024 Fulcrum Festival. Energy Fields: Vibrations of the Pacific is co-presented by Fulcrum Arts and Chapman University. The Fulcrum Festival is made possible with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit fulcrumfestival.org.

Energy Fields is among more than 60 exhibitions and programs presented as part of PST ART. Returning in September 2024 with its latest edition, PST ART: Art & Science Collide, this landmark regional event explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, visit pst.art.

Ellen Fullman and Theresa Wong, Soundless is presented at MOCA as part of Wonmi’s WAREHOUSE Programs

Wonmi’s WAREHOUSE Programs is organized by Alex Sloane, Associate Curator, and is produced by Amelia Charter, Producer of Performance and Programs with Michele Huizar, Programming Assistant, The Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles.

Wonmi's WAREHOUSE Programs is founded by Wonmi & Kihong Kwon and Family.

Generous support is provided by Betsy Greenberg.