Pauline Patie
Pauline Patie is a French multimedia artist and electroacoustic composer based in Montreal. Recently graduating with a master's degree from the Department of Digital Music at the University of Montreal, she specializes in audiovisual performance and the design of compositional systems exploring the dynamic interactions between sound and image.
Her work has been widely acclaimed throughout her career. She received the prestigious Marcelle-Deschênes Prize from the University of Montreal in 2021 and earned honorable mentions in international electroacoustic music competitions in 2022, including MusicaNova in the Czech Republic and the Destellos Foundation in Argentina. She also won first prize in the acousmatic category at the MA/IN 2022 competition in Italy and was a finalist for the Russolo Prize 2023. Her works have also been featured by the London-based label RMN Classical.
Alongside her artistic activities, Pauline is a teaching assistant in acoustic and electroacoustic composition, sharing her passion and knowledge with emerging artists. She also holds the position of Vice-President of the Canadian Electroacoustic Community (CEC), where she is actively involved in breaking down barriers and promoting the electroacoustic scene.
Drawn to the exploration of trance states, Pauline creates works that blend discomfort and tranquility, integrating the laws of physics into her compositional systems. She questions the subtle and mysterious reactions of the body to sound immersion and how this experience influences the perceptual habits of listeners.
