Ringtone (2012) was a collaboration between visual artist Billy Maynard and composer Simon James Phillips. Videos screening compiled from footage shot by civilians in Syria during 18 months. Their means are mobile phones and cheap video cameras, documenting conflict without credit, remuneration or support. Compiled and edited by photographer Billy Maynard, with Simon James Phillips created an improvised sonic response, live with the videos.
RINGTONE is a homage to civil vigilance and the poetry of action.