The Listener’s Gallery, curated by sound artist and composer Pamela Martinez / Teletextile, is proud to present Feeling Tone, a groundbreaking group exhibition exploring sound and technology as pathways to connection. Featuring seven artists from across the United States, the exhibition runs from May 2 to May 31, 2025, at Mercury Project Contemporary Art Space, 538 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX.
A Journey Through Sound and Connection
Feeling Tone delves into the intersections of sound, technology, and human experience, featuring a diverse lineup of artists who blend digital coding, sound sculptures, and interactive installations to create an environment of sonic exploration. The exhibition invites participants to engage with the interplay of virtual and physical connections in the digital age, reflecting on our relationships with sound, technology, and each other.
The title Feeling Tone borrows from mindfulness practices, referring to the subtle yet immediate qualities of an experience—pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral—that arise through our senses or thoughts. Through immersive works, visitors are invited to deepen their awareness of these fleeting sensations and explore the transformative power of sound.
Opening Night Performance – May 2, 2025
Experimental composer Miles Friday will present a performance integrating instrumental, electronic, and installation-based sound art, expanding the boundaries of traditional composition and performance on Friday, May 2nd from 7pm-10pm.
River Arts District Gallery Tour – May 24, 2025
Feeling Tone will be open during the first-ever River Arts District Walking Tour on Saturday, May 24 from 9:30am -12pm— explore art all along Roosevelt Ave and Presa that ends with a party under the bridge!
Virtual Artist Talk – May 27, 2025
Audiences worldwide can engage with the artists during a Virtual Artist Talk on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30 PM Central Time via Zoom. Registration is available at: Zoom Registration Link
Closing Night & Experimental Sound Play – May 31, 2025
The exhibition will conclude with a closing event on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 7pm-10pm, featuring two performances of Unit Operations by Daniel Jackson. This movement-based, interactive performance challenges the relationship between aural and visual experiences, allowing audience members to curate their own auditory journeys. Reserve headphones on Eventbrite: 7pm Ticket Link | 9pm Ticket Link
Featured Artists
Pamela Martinez / Teletextile – A composer, educator, and reiki master, Martinez creates immersive sonic rituals that connect nature, technology, and human experience. Her work blends vocal layering, electronic soundscapes, and multimedia performance to explore inner and communal connectivity. www.teletextile.org
Joshua Alexander – A Savannah-based interdisciplinary artist and composer, Alexander manipulates sound and silence to explore energy’s materiality. His experimental notation systems and digital sound sculptures create contemplative, interactive experiences. www.jxanderart.com
Miles Friday – A composer and educator known for his innovative sound-based artistic practices. Friday reimagines musical instruments and objects as flexible tools for sonic exploration, creating site-specific performances and electronic compositions. https://milesjeffersonfriday.wordpress.com
Daniel Jackson – A digital media artist working at the intersection of technology and interactivity. His performance work, including Unit Operations, bends traditional storytelling into infinite loops and interactive pathways, exploring human perception. www.danielnjackson.com
Susan Snipes – A Cleveland, Ohio-based media artist, Snipes creates installations that respond to digital-age anxieties and the growing disconnection of modern life. Her interactive works examine the relationship between virtual and physical presence. www.susansnipes.com
Stevan Z & Lety RZ – A creative duo integrating comics, code, and digital performance, Živadinović and RZ craft immersive narrative experiences that blur the lines between gaming, interactive storytelling, and live performance. portfolio.hobolobo.net & https://twitter.com/creturfetur
About The Listener’s Gallery
The Listener’s Gallery is a curated series dedicated to sound-based art and experimental performance, founded by Pamela Martinez / Teletextile. The series fosters deep listening through exhibitions, lectures, and performances, bringing together artists and audiences to explore the limitless possibilities of sound.
Previous exhibitions include Yanawana: The Wait | Of Water, which was on display at Mercury Project Contemporary Art Space in October 2024. This exhibition explored the deep cultural and spiritual significance of water to Indigenous communities, featuring soundscapes, visual art, and interactive storytelling.
Following Feeling Tone, The Listener’s Gallery will present a performance by Unheard of Ensemble from NYC and a string quartet premiere by Pamela Martinez at Confluence Park on August 16, 2025.
Visit & Connect
Location: Mercury Project Contemporary Art Space, 538 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78210
Exhibition Dates: May 2 – May 31, 2025
Gallery Hours: By appointment only
Instagram: @mercuryprojectsa
Website: www.mercuryproject.net
This exhibition is made possible by funding from the City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture through the Production Costs Grant.
Exhibition Dates: May 2 – May 31, 2025
Gallery Hours: By appointment only
Instagram: @mercuryprojectsa
Website: www.mercuryproject.net
This exhibition is made possible by funding from the City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture through the Production Costs Grant.
