Monthly Member Feature
Jamie Bradbury is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist. He specializes in the fields of visual arts, sound production, and independent research creation, having participated in conferences at McGill, Concordia, NSCAD, and Oxford University.
Originally from Toronto with roots in Newfoundland, Jamie was a staple of the underground warehouse music scene in Toronto’s famed Westend Art district. He helped usher in a new alternative dance music scene, blending genres and sounds from around the globe.
In 2014, he became involved in a collaborative Dance/Soundscape project with choreographer Marissa Wong. They have presented works together at The Dance centre in Vancouver, 11th Biennial Dance, Safehouse San Francisco, and at TedxSoma in 2020. They recently began a new project at the Lēna residency in Galliano Island and presented their work at Dance Deck.
In 2020, Jamie, under the stage name James Scott released his debut album ‘The Art of Dying’, exploring themes of love, loss, isolation, connectedness, and healing, through the passage of time. He released his sophomore album ‘Eulogy’ the following year.
Finally, Jamie was recently awarded a Canadian Council of the Arts award for Movement and Sound creation. He has appeared in numerous publications and media such as Canadian Art, Voir Magazine, CBC News, and Garageland (U.K).
What has been your experience working with The Falling Company?
Marissa and I have been working together in collaboration since 2014 originally meeting in Montreal. I have witnessed her growth as both a dancer and choreographer. After taking the lead in the Falling Company I continued to see growth from a personal practice, to a community focused approach.
Continuing my work with the Falling Company has allowed me the opportunity to grow as a sound designer, and challenge myself artistically. It has taught me the true meaning of collaboration, allowing me the space to learn how to give up control of the creative process. The Falling Company is a human focused endeavour that creates a safe environment for all participants involved.
Photo by: Lula-Belle Jedynak