ABOUT THE WORK Photographs In 2001 my collaborator and I began exploring the photography unique to virtual space. Our focus has been to evolve new ways of accomplishing abstract compositions. Working exclusively in a virtual arena, we are creating sculptural objects to be subjects for the photography unique to that realm. The primary concerns and challanges of traditional photography are integral to our process. We have a remarkable degree of intimacy with our subjects. Ultimately, they reveal their secrets in the language of abstraction. Our aesthetic reflects a strong affinity with early East Asian arts accomplished with ink and brush. Capturing the essence of a thing, achieving a nuance of tonality in shades of black; these are some of the concerns of ink wash painting and calligraphy. We are pursuing the concerns of these 6th Century art forms via a cybermedium. Video The videos are an experience of virtual sculpture. They offer an alternative way of relating to 3-dimensional form. They present a perception of objects as fluid and dynamic. Each video explores a sculpture developed as the subject for a series of abstract compositions. Running time: 2 to 4 minutes. Physical Sculpture The virtual models we create as subjects for photography can also be realized as physical objects via various technologies. |