Experimental Arizona is a film that showcases the vibrant and diverse experimental art scene in Arizona, featuring contributions from over 20 unique artists. It explores various forms of artistic expression, including sound art, video art, and interdisciplinary installations, capturing a snapshot of the creative work being produced in the state, often referred to as the "Grand Canyon State." The film was curated by Scottsdale-based sound artist Jimmy Peggie and co-produced by the UK-based art collective IKLECTIK. It premiered on March 31, 2021, and was made available for online screening via IKLECTIK’s YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Twitch channel.The film highlights artists such as:
pincushioned, a Phoenix-based performance duo (Barry Moon and Doug Nottingham) known for combining emerging and anachronistic technologies to create improvised, non-linear sound and visual performances since 2007.
Josh and Seth Kasselman, Phoenix-based brothers who collaborate on music and film projects, often documenting ghost towns and desert cities.
Butoh Sonics, a group that blends post-Butoh body movement with ritual art noise, featuring artists like Eric Hodgins and Vic VOID.
Windy Boijen, a musical performer using traditional instruments for experimental improvised sound pieces.
Lauren Sarah Hayes, a Scottish improviser and sound artist whose work mixes experimental pop, live electronics, techno, noise, and free improvisation.
Kendra Sollars, a multidisciplinary artist whose video projections and installations explore ecological themes, often using underwater imagery.
Keith Kelly, an improviser and composer playing saxophone, flute, and clarinet in experimental groups.
Jordan Tompkins, a multi-instrumentalist and visual artist involved in bands like Twin Ponies.
Christine Cassano, an intermedia artist whose work investigates recursive interconnections in biological, ecological, technological, and cosmological systems.
The project was commissioned by IKLECTIK to document and celebrate Arizona’s experimental art community, emphasizing its diversity and innovation. Viewers were encouraged to support the artists through donations via a link provided by IKLECTIK