Hello world! I am Rafaele, a musician-designer who reimagines music through my art projects and self-made technologies. Expanding my foundation in cello and composition, I developed Knurl—an electroacoustic instrument merging technology, electronic music, and creative programming.
With my instrument, I discover the possibilities of new artistic expressions and the ownership of designing my own sound, objects and interface through creative programming. To me, to develop my own technology is a way to continuously reflect and overcome the boundaries of my artistic identity and my music practice. And I see that this common DIY movement is growing and creating a positive impact into global communities, whereas each individual tool or gadget we build seems to find easier ways to solve local problems colectively.
In my work, I explore interdisciplinary formats of music art making, engaging with topics such as public engagement, cultural identity, self-made technologies, 3D Printing and social-ambiental awereness.
Improvisation is central to my creative process, allowing me to merge my cognitive skills in music composition into live performances. Through interdisciplinary art experiences, I challenge audiences to rethink about identity, connectivity, and empathy in a globalized world.
My current mission is to produce new music releases, to develop Knurl even further, reach an international public, to foster immersive concert experiences and produce social impact music tours in underdeveloped communities. (Ouf! :))