BenjaminWhitaker
Updates:
Visual Artist | Musician
Creative Culture Professional
Winchester | Southampton | London
England | UK
Mar'25: new videos and video collages uploaded here
Feb'25: switching my Instagram to be just for art and music, and taken down any personal/family photos etc.
I am working on a zine of words and images with a railway theme. I hope to be able to give away some paper copies, and perhaps share a version to print on here.
New album(s) in the works. whereas my previous records have been a jumble of guitar noise, indie/pop singing and electronic compositions, I am thinking of separating the more electronic works into a separate album under my alias f_p wiseacre. More details will follow as work progresses. Some folks who do this whole marketing business better than me would have mailing lists and Patreon subscribers and teaser tracks. With me it's 'wait and see pie': you'll get what you're given and you'll like it or go without.
Jan'25: 'Your Call Is Important To Us' free EP of electronic compositions on Bandcamp.
Nov'24: Sanguine reunited in a Cornish pub to jam out some songs new and old with some musical locals.
Oct'24: sound piece and ceremony for 'Century of Surrealism' event, organised by Hampshire Laureate Damian Kelly-Basher at The Railway Inn, Winchester.
Aug'24: Two part 'double' album 'The Void: Cynus & Cetacea' out now on Bandcamp.
about me
sanguinearts is the online presence of artist, musician and cultural creative Benjamin Whitaker
I am visual artist primarily working in drawing, photography, film, found object sculpture, installation, sound and sometimes paint. I like fiddling with old tech like tape, film, and analogue synths.
I write music which I record and perform, mainly with voice and guitar. I also compose avant garde music and improvised sound, electronic music and DJ from old vinyl. I have worked solo and in bands. I write songs, poetry, fiction, cultural commentary and reviews.
I have worked in museums and galleries and public art institutions for over 20 years, primarily focusing on visitor engagement, managing and motivating teams and the cultural heritage retail offer. In my professional positions I have been an active advocate for equality, diversity and inclusive access.
I am passionate about mentoring and encouraging new talent and engaging young people and diverse audiences with all forms of cultural and creative expression.
I have fulfilled freelance commissions for portrait photography, website design, logo and poster design. I have voluntary experience of magazine editing, live PA sound, festival stewardship, running toddler groups and youth clubs.
sanguinearts has been online in one form or another since 1999.