Artistic Statement
At the core of Kunas' recent explorations are immersive installations that blur the distinction between art and lived experience. Leveraging innovative technology, Kunas transforms gallery spaces into dynamic environments where soundscapes evolve in response to audience interaction. Additionally, he presents field recordings and ‘music’ in gallery settings, offering audiences an opportunity to gain heightened awareness of the sounds that surround them, whether they originate from the urban environment or elsewhere. By prompting viewers to consider the significance of the sounds they encounter in their daily lives, Kunas encourages a deeper connection with the auditory landscape that surrounds them.
Ultimately, Kunas' work serves as a catalyst for introspection and dialogue, encouraging viewers to rediscover the city through a fresh perspective and fostering connections between art, technology, and humanity. By challenging viewers to engage with the urban environment in unconventional ways and prompting reflection on the broader significance of sound, Kunas sparks conversations about the intersection of art, culture, and society. Through his immersive installations, Kunas creates spaces for reflection and connection, inviting audiences to explore the intricacies of urban life and consider the profound impact of art on our collective experience of the world.
Biography
Kunas, a rising figure reshaping the underground music scene in London. Inspired by the hidden gems of the city's underground culture, he blends elements of bass music with hip hop and grime. While he's often found running with the SATURATE! crew, Kunas has also found success with labels such as RAM Records, Sound Museum, and Transparent Audio. Furthermore, recently, Kunas started his own collective and label, E3 Three; a space where emerging underground talent can find their voice and thrive, whether it's through music or fine art.
For Kunas, it's all about pushing boundaries. His music isn't just about beats and melodies; it's about experimentation and breaking free from the norm. Drawing inspiration from classical absolute music, he invites listeners to join him on a journey of exploration and discovery, where every sound tells a story. With his signature blend of mellow, yet heavy basses, captivating percussion, and melancholic atmospheres, Kunas is shaping a unique path in the world of underground bass music.
For Kunas, it's all about pushing boundaries. His music isn't just about beats and melodies; it's about experimentation and breaking free from the norm. Drawing inspiration from classical absolute music, he invites listeners to join him on a journey of exploration and discovery, where every sound tells a story. With his signature blend of mellow, yet heavy basses, captivating percussion, and melancholic atmospheres, Kunas is shaping a unique path in the world of underground bass music.
CV
Education
2023
2022
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024
2023
Music Projects
2024
2023
Singles and Remixes
2024
2023
2022
MA Creative Music Production
BA Creative Music Production
Desire & Consumption
We Cling to Such Rotten Things
It’s a wee bit nippy ol’Blighty
E3 Three Presents: Home
One
Little Things
Luminous Butterfly EP
Home EP
Heartless EP
Flix - MAG 1001 (Kunas Remix)
Freezing Tonight / Outcast
Cycle 1
Without You
K A G E - L U N E (Kunas Remix)
What a Lovely Planet We Had
Thoughts
Good To Me (With Lauda)
Princess
Eyes Wide
Human
Rational Soul - Self Titled (Kunas Remix)
Displeasure - Shut Up (Kunas Remix)
The Ocean (feat. Hazel)
Wings / For You
ICMP London, UK
ACM London, UK
Peckham Levels, London
UAL Cookhouse, London
UAL Cookhouse, London
Simmons Farringdon, London
UAL Cookhouse, London
UAL Cookhouse, London
SATURATE!
SATURATE!
SATURATE!
Transparent Audio
SATURATE!
SATURATE!
SATURATE!
SATURATE!
Sound Museum
Sound Museum