Toon Quanten
I SOLISTI MakerSpace
© Julie Rommelaere
Toon Quanten (born in 1982) is a musician and performer, architect and director, (wood) builder and technician. With this unique combination of skills, he has the ability to touch people with music, engage them in his performances, ignite their imaginations with his staging, and provide them with an experiential, immersive, and collaborative journey through his technical craftsmanship.
Professionally, Toon has played clarinet/bass clarinet with various renowned ensembles, including De Munt, SPECTRA, HERMESensemble, and Terra Nova Collective. In addition to numerous collaborations, he has created solo performances such as Toon beweegt (2015), Toon op Toon (2018), and Not a walk in the park (2019).
Apart from his artistic pursuits, Toon has a passion for furniture design and woodworking. He also delves into creative experiments, such as designing reed binders, interactive media for audience interaction, and currently working on a harmonium. Currently, Toon is a part of the I SOLISTI MakerSpace, a multi-year maker's journey within the I SOLISTI ACADEMY.
Weg
On a chilly November morning, two characters encounter each other on the beach. Alone, they’re lost, but together, they find their way.
Immerse yourself in the recent work 'Weg' by the young creator Toon Quanten and be surprised by the multitude of his passions.
Interview with Toon Quanten
In our Reflections 2021#1 you can read an interview with creator Toon Quanten. Toon talks about the added value of MakerSpace for his projects and the importance of interacting with the audience.
"I SOLISTI MakerSpace provides me with the space to further develop what I was already working on, offers the right framework, and connects me with the right people from other disciplines."
— Toon Quanten -