welcome
Welcome to a noisy silence, a repository for the various recordings, artworks, writings and participatory projects of
sound artist Richard Bentley.
Current Projects
distal bodies
investigating social, spatial and temporal distancing during Covid-19 and beyond.
ICU slow media
art and mental health project with the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
un silence créatif
exploring connections between creativity and quiet in St. Denis.
Harris Gardens Trail
working with staff, students and local schools to develop a tranquility trail around Reading University's Harris Gardens.
sandokai
a short film exploring teachings from this classic Sōtō Zen poem.