Event Dates
Time
2:00 pm
The Automatic Message, EMDR, 2025. Courtesy of the Artist. Installation mock-up: The Automatic Message
The Automatic Message, EMDR, 2025. Courtesy of the Artist. Installation mock-up: The Automatic Message
Artist Talk
Artist Talk | EMDR with The Automatic Message
ADMISSION
Free
Join VIVO Media Arts on April 12 at 2 PM for an in-depth artist talk on EMDR, an immersive four-channel film installation exploring trauma, memory, and healing. Moderated by the fabulous art consultant Pennylane Shen, this discussion will feature artists Trevor and Tanya as they unpack the technical and creative process behind the work, alongside the real-life impact of EMDR therapy. Special guest Sarah Sinray, a professional EMDR therapist and participant in the film, will join live via Zoom to explain the science behind EMDR and its transformative benefits, particularly for those with PTSD. A Q&A will follow.
Since forming The Automatic Message in 2006, Trevor Jacobson and Tanya Goehring have produced dark, off-kilter techno and experimental electronic compositions, supporting their music with captivating visual interpretations. Their work, which often explores themes of memory and the displacement thereof, has been showcased in Canada, the USA, Germany, and Denmark. EMDR continues their tradition of creating surreal, emotional, and immersive experiences by blending cinematic footage with experimental electronic music.
