Wilson Sukorski

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years active

1987–Present

Genres

electronic music, experimental music, multimedia, sound art, digital music, cyberpunk music

Instruments

synthesizer, laptop, electronic instruments, custom-built instruments, piano

Biography

Wilson Sukorski is a multifaceted Brazilian artist, recognized as a composer, electronic musician, multimedia performer, and researcher in digital audio. He is a pioneer in electronic and digital music in Brazil, with a career spanning composition for film, experimental videos, and audio art installations. Sukorski is also known for designing and building unusual musical instruments, pushing the boundaries of sound exploration.

His work has been presented internationally at prestigious venues such as the Auditorium of the Louvre Museum in Paris and the MaerzMusik Festival in Berlin. Sukorski has also been involved in various experimental music groups, including oTaodoMinf and Orqestra de laptops, and has collaborated with artists like Livio Tragtenberg and Décio Pignatari.

Sukorski's artistic output includes a wide range of projects, from orchestral and chamber music to live electronic performances and public art installations. He has received awards such as the Prêmio Sérgio Motta de Arte e Tecnologia and the Prêmio Petrobrás Cultural, solidifying his position as a significant figure in contemporary Brazilian music and multimedia art.