About
SONARCHEOLOGY (SŌN-ÄR′KĒ-ÖL′Ę-JĒ)- A mystical study of the ancestry of sound and the vibrational remains of immortal motion, sound fossils, resonance and sonartifacts.
SONARCHEOLOGY STUDIOS is a cutting-edge enterprise specializing in the captivating realm of field recording and sound design. Our team employs state-of-the-art audio recording devices to capture and recreate an array of mesmerizing sounds. With a diverse range of projects, we cater to various industries including film, theater, live performances, and gaming. Our expertise extends to crafting immersive film scores, creating realistic foley art, and designing captivating soundscapes for both theater and film productions. Additionally, we offer unique services such as historical and artistic audio tours, audio book production, and digital campaign sound design. As pioneers in the field, we are constantly exploring and embracing emerging media to provide innovative solutions for our clients. At SONARCHEOLOGY STUDIOS, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional audio experiences that captivate and engage audiences.
Contact Info: sonarcheology@gmail.com / 724.312.7882
Ricardo Iamuuri Robinson On Site @ Carrie Furnaces, Photo By: Andrea Petrillo
Curtesy of: Alloy Pittsburgh 2015
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Photo By: Abby Kraftowitz
Ricardo iamuuri Robinson On Site Field Recording @ Allegheny Forest,
Photo Credit: Sonarcheology Studios
Ricardo iamuuri Robinson, interdisciplinary conceptual artist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been creating artwork for over a decade. Entering the art world through singer songwriting, Robinson’s folk songs were featured in two PBS documentary films, “In Country, A Vietnam Story and Jim Crow Pennsylvania”.
Throughout the years Robinson worked in film and television as location sound mixer, sound recordist, and composer. This intimate relationship between sound, image and technology broadened his practice by integrating new forms of expression. In 2017, Robinson was named one of Pittsburgh's CREATORS OF THE YEAR by The Creative Industries, for launching Sonarcheology Studios, a field recording and design service. Ricardo iamuuri's art became more conceptual during this period; "In The Red: Never Mine" (2018) “Blackbody, White Noise” (2021) “Radio Gulf” (2022): installation, radio art, sculpture, and archive projects.
Robinson’s work activates and responds to his own personal mantra, “The listener is always the composer.” People navigate the world and its multi-faceted frequencies as they are; through their judgement and geography. Today, Robinson's practice includes: research, archiving, media archaeology, film production, composing and conceptual art. His artwork invites audiences to cultivate a deeper understanding of the ways in which we inform perception, place, belonging and awareness.