Jasper Marsalis 'Still Life' at Chisenhale Gallery, London

The Chisenhale Gallery in London is presenting 'Still Life,' marking the first institutional showcase in the UK for London-based artist Jasper Marsalis. This exhibition runs until September 6, 2026, and features an extensive audiovisual installation that manipulates and critiques public broadcast signals, exploring the frameworks that dictate the distribution of images and sounds. A cinematic screen showcases a randomized array of live feeds from unsecured Internet Protocol cameras capturing natural landscapes globally, reflecting real-time changes in light and weather. These visuals, reminiscent of traditional landscape painting, are reinterpreted as a reflection on the technological influences shaping our perception of time. The installation mimics environments of mass spectacle, utilizing four electrostatic speakers to process FM radio signals in real-time and a custom program that transforms transmission frequencies back into sound, creating an auditory experience of shifting static tones. Marsalis investigates broadcast technologies as pervasive forces that alter the nature of attention, with each moment in the exhibition offering a unique experience, echoing the continuous present of broadcast cultures.