The Pervasive Media Studio, a collaboration between Watershed, University of West of England and University of Bristol, which is in the Watershed building, just beyond the Café & Bar. The Studio hosts a brilliant community of over 150 artists, creative companies, technologists and academics exploring creative technology. Applications to join the Studio are open all year round. Every Friday is Open Studio Friday, and you can join us for the whole day. Visit PM Studio for times and other regular events.
Dancing Queer, photo by Diego Maeso, 2021
Pervasive Media Studio resident Shrouk El-Attar, an artist, belly dancer and drag performer, engineer and LGBT refugee from Egypt, performing as Dancing Queer.
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The Residents Podcast, artwork by Jasmine Thompson, 2021
This striking image was created by Jasmine Thompson for the Residents’ Podcast, a series of four podcasts exploring tech, arts, economy and health through the lens of community and creativity. Produced by Studio residents Prince Taylor and Jo Kimber in 2021 and supported by the Pervasive Media Studio.
Beacon Choir by Thomas Williams, photo by Paul Blakemore, 2015
Beacon Choir by Thomas Williams was developed during Watershed’s 2015 New and Emerging Talent Residency Programme and was presented at The Rooms, a three day installation of 53 inventions designed to change and brighten your world.
Circle/دایره by Roxana Vilk and Squidsoup, photo by Khali Ackford, 2021
Circle/دایره, by Roxana Vilk/Vilk Collective and Pervasive Media Studio residents Squidsoup, explores themes of inclusion, immersive experiences and shared spaces. The prototype expanded the distinct AudioWAVE technology, a system of networked light and sound devices, into a unique spatialised tool for live performance.
The project was funded by Bristol and Bath Creative R + D as part of the Expanded Performance commissioning scheme produced by Watershed.