Charles Rainville is an artist who delves into the intricate relationship between sound and tangible objects or concepts. His artistic endeavors encompass a wide range of audiovisual productions and installations, enabling him to create captivating sensory experiences that immerse viewers in his work. Drawing inspiration from both visual art and music, Charles expands his interests to experimental cinema, digital-audio installation, and photography. His artistic practice is centered around discovering fresh perspectives to bring attention to our environment and the individuals who navigate it. His primary objective is to gain a deeper understanding of how individuals perceive themselves within their surroundings and the potential actions that may ensue.

Charles Rainville holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in electroacoustic and digital art from the Université de Montréal (CA) and The Superior School of Art in Mons (BE). Currently, he is engaged in research at Concordia University, focusing on the production of audiovisual content. His compositions have been featured in renowned festivals across America and Europe, including the New York Electroacoustic Music Festival and Festival de la Imagen in Colombia. Charles actively participates in the cultural scene of Montreal and is a co-founder of Shift Radio, a notable platform. Additionally, he has gained recognition for his new music project, "distraction4ever."


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feature perfomances 

︎︎︎Pop Montreal 
  distraction4ever
  Montreal / CA

︎︎︎Brasserie Beaubien
  distraction4ever
  Montreal / CA

︎︎︎Festival Bleu Bleu 
  distraction4ever
  Carleton-sur-Mer / CA

︎︎︎Soupe Magazine
  splitshift [Dj set]
  Montreal / CA

︎︎︎The Bog
  distraction4ever
  Montreal / CA

︎︎︎URSA
  distraction4ever
  Montreal / CA

︎︎︎Pattern Berlin
  splitshift [Dj set] 
  Berlin / DE

︎︎︎New York EA Music Festival
  Charles Rainville [8 Channels]
  New York City / USA

︎︎︎Festival de la Imagen
  Charles Rainville [8 Channels]
  Bogota / CO

︎︎︎Centre Phi - Shift Radio
  splitshift [Dj set]
  Montreal / CA

︎︎︎SAT - Shift Radio
  splitshift [Dj set]
  Montreal / CA

︎︎︎Quai des Brumes - Le banquet 009
  splitshift [Live Set]
  Montreal / CA
 
︎︎︎n10.as radio
  splitshift [Dj Set]
  Montreal / CA
   
︎︎︎WIP - sous la terre 
  splitshift [Live Set]
  Montreal / CA

︎︎︎WIP solo exhibition
  Charles Rainville [Audio Insatallations]
  Montreal / CA

︎︎︎Festival Ultrasons
  Charles Rainville [electroacoustic]
  Montreal / CA

︎︎︎Société des Arts et Technologies de Montréal
  Ensemble d’oscillateur [electroacoustic]
  Montreal / CA