Hello everyone who clicked the link on Stramash Space. I’m pretty chuffed that Kim Walker chose to feature my new videos on their site this week.
I hope you find them interesting, hopefully something for everyone! It seems weird that the random footage I made of neon lights and New York streets has now evolved into a finished body of work.
One regret I have is not taking a tripod with me… how stupid; I took loads of wobbly stuff which I couldn’t use, next time: fewer pairs of socks!
Some of the imagery is a departure for me, but I’m thinking it will lead to a new phase in my painting too.
It’s been a while now since I finished them and I haven’t yet viewed them as a series, so I’m looking forward to looking at them later when the kids are in bed.
I’ve been thinking about the pros and cons of an online show… on the negative side the viewer may just flick through with the sound down whilst watching TV; on the positive side they may allow themselves to be totally absorbed in the images and sounds, closing themselves off from the outside world (something that’s difficult to do in a gallery environment).
Potentially more people can view an online show and perhaps one of the greatest pros is that the viewer can interact with the artist (which I find a little ironic given the remote and virtual nature of the exhibition in comparison with a physical exhibition which is supposedly more ‘personal’).
I’d be pleased if anyone wants to leave feedback, thoughts, reactions…
http://www.stramashspace.org/exhibitions/current.html
