According to Wikipedia, the definition of installation art describes an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site specific and designed to transform the perception of a space. Generally, the term is applied to interior spaces, whereas exterior interventions are often called land art; however, the boundaries between these terms overlap. While I know Wikipedia is not a reliable source for information, I needed a place to get started. I searched Google for installation artists and came across an artist known as Pat Bandani. Bandani caught my attention because much of their artwork involved sculptures made of bread bowls. Why this caught my eye the way it did, I am really not sure (perhaps I am just hungry?). In any case, Bandani sort of opened my eyes to the idea that anything can be made into art with the right mindset and a little creativity. I look forward to seeing what other artists are out there and what kind of art can be made with just about anything. Here is the link to one of the bread sculptures I ran into, and other works by Pat Bandani
While searching for experimental artists, I visited the other side of art in finding Zeenah Spirit. Though I realize the last name could be in reference to the art, her art style is very spiritual. To be honest, I find this art to be a bit eerie, and probably will not continue to investigate this artist too much more after this blog. I am not sure how to describe the phenomenon, but there is something about her color choice and design that just makes me tilt my head in a non enjoyable manner. In any case I have respect for the artist and the art, is it my favorite? No. But my personal opinion doesn't lower the quality of the artworks in question, art is in the eyes of the viewer right?
Software Art is my favorite of the previously mentioned art styles because it is in my favorite area of study. The Electric Sheep by Scott Draves is especially interesting to me because it does not seem like a software art piece, but rather a carefully painted image. It kind of made me wonder what other possibilities there are in the field of software art. I am excited to work with Processing so that I may see if I like my own creations as much as I enjoy viewing other examples of software art. I like the freedom that software offers, as well as how it enables programmers to use their technical skills for an artistic purpose.
For some reason you have to highlight my top paragraph to read the information (on my machine at least, I hope this is not an issue for anyone else).
That's all for today folks, see you next time.
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