My name is Kent O’Doherty. I am an artist currently based in Seattle. I am a first generation Australian, born and raised in Melbourne. I have been an artist and/or musician since I can remember - with music taking precendence at certain times, and art others. I chose music school (Rotterdam Conservatorium, New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory) over art school because I wanted to follow a path that allowed me to create and make with the greatest freedom. For myself, art is connected to something far greater than intellect, and I knew that time and experience as a person would allow my work to develop as it needed.
As a musician, I premiered over 100 avant- garde and contemporary classical works - performing throughout Europe, USA, Asia and home country, Australia. My improvisational playing culminated with the album, Periville, a detailed portrait of a fictional small American town; surviving whilst being left behind. I started and ran my own record label, KOA Records, for a number of years whilst I dedicated myself to making long form electroacoustic works that focused on the two pillars of society, People and Place. Video art has been a focus throughout my career with The “Koan” series of videos, a 4 1/2 year project, reaching an audience of over 3 million; and was awarded film of the year by Cinuea Magazine.
I share my focus amongst all mediums: music/sound, fiber, paint, paper, and video. The sense of electricity and freedom always having the last word.
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(Very) Short Bio
My name is Kent O’Doherty, which is convenient since my website is kentodoherty.com. I am an artist working out of Seattle, WA. Born and raised in Australia. Lived all over. I am an avant-garde/improvising saxophonist and composer. I am an artist working in a number of different mediums - each with their own aesthetic, but with a singular foundation.
