Joseph lives and works in Montreal QC. He studied Electroacoustics at Concordia University (2022). Specializing in sound design for visual media & acousmatic composition, his compositional approach emphasizes the kinetic potential of sound organization. His work is internationally award winning and has been presented in Canada, Italy, Barcelona, Argentina, and Mexico.
Selected Clients | Adobe, Google, Samsung, Nike, Hublot, NFB, Wealthsimple, Figma and more.
Email | joeksims@gmail.com
Instagram | @jksims_xtra
Performance | Installation
CMMAS, Artist Residency, Project development with Katie Finn, Morelia Mexico [2023]
Phonos, Residencies Festival, acousmatic performance, Barcelona Spain [2022]
MA/IN Festival, Sound Art Installation, Featured work [w/ Pablo Geeraert], Potenza Italy [2022]
Akousma, 18th Edition, Montreal Quebec [2022]
Soundwich XIV, Akousma, Conservatoire de musique, Montreal Quebec[2022]
Vivier Interuniversitaire (ViU), CIRMMT Montreal Quebec [2022]
Akousma, 17th Edition, Montreal Quebec [2021]
Accolades
SOCAN Young Composers Award [2023], 3rd Prize in Electroacoustic Composition
JTTP [2022], Canadian Electroacoustic Community [CEC], Jean Piche Video Music Award
JTTP [2022], Canadian Electroacoustic Community [CEC], 1st prize in electroacoustic composition
Destellos Foundation [2022], 2nd prize in acousmatic composition for ‘On Lines Physical’. An annual international competition held in Argentina
JTTP [2021], Canadian Electroacoustic Community [CEC], 1st prize in electroacoustic composition for ‘Esquisse d’une Sandbox’ with Pablo Geeraert Alcides Award in Electroacoustics [2021], Concordia University
Marguerita Award in Electroacoustics [2020], Concordia University