Wilted Woman is the primary alias of Elizabeth Davis, a composer/performer working largely with a mix of self-made software and physical instruments. Her work often uses the interplay of technological limitation, algorithmic processes, and human expression/intervention as subject matter. Her output since 2014 under the WW name resists easy categorization, ranging from minimalist electroacoustics and chamber music to harsh noise and dance music. As a solo artist and collaborator, Davis has released over 20 records to date on labels such as Alien Jams, Primitive Languages/Psychic Liberation, Phantasy, and Palto Flats. She has presented her work at venues and festivals including Sonic Acts, Cafe Oto, Transmediale, ZKM, Fylkingen, MaerzMusik, Triennale Milano, Südwestrundfunk, and Volksbühne. Davis also regularly produces work for radio and has been a visiting lecturer at the UdK Berlin in Sound Studies and Sonic Arts.
Wilted Woman is awarded a residency at Sternhagen Gut in the Uckermark region in 2024. During the residency, Wilted Woman is supported by mentoring from Gudrun Gut.
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