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BIO
Jason Van Anden is a new media activist, artist, inventor and robot maker. His creations are exhibited internationally, receiving recognition in the art, science, technology and gaming communities. More about Jason and his work can be found at his website www.smileproject.com.
Feeling Like a Robot
Dates:
Fri Sep 10, 2004 00:00 - Thu Aug 26, 2004
Neil and Iona, a pair of cybernetic performance artists will be in residence at Green Gallery in Williamsburg, NY. They are anxiously anticipating their first solo gig, "Feeling Like a Robot", September 10th-29th. It would make them ever so happy if you would join them for the opening: Friday, September 10th from 6-9 pm.
More information about Neil and Iona can be found at http://www.smileproject.com or call (718)599-0844.
Gallery Hours: 1-6 pm; Friday - Monday
Neil and Iona
Feeling Like a Robot
Green Gallery
212 Berry Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Best Regards,
Jason Van Anden
More information about Neil and Iona can be found at http://www.smileproject.com or call (718)599-0844.
Gallery Hours: 1-6 pm; Friday - Monday
Neil and Iona
Feeling Like a Robot
Green Gallery
212 Berry Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Best Regards,
Jason Van Anden
Re: How to Display Digital Artwork in a Gallery
I have had to face this dilemma with my work as well.
I keep an eye on prices so I have an idea of what to spend when I need to buy one.
If the artist is planning to actually sell the work, then they should just figure the cost of the monitor into the price. This cost does not seem unreasonable for the artist to consider ... 2-D new media art have such low overhead (a desk, a computer, maybe a digital camera). There is no need to layout for this expense unless you are fortunate enough to be selected to show inside an actual gallery. If the artist is not selling the monitor with the work, they can re-use it for their next show, or sell it used on eBay afterwards.
t.whid> ... getting grants and buying it...
It is hard to find grants for individual artists that cover re-usable materials like computers and monitors.
t.whid> (my other gripe is that every screen comes with some company branding on it.. someone should market a gallery monitor which keeps the bezels to a minimum and completely removes any visible branding.)
It's not too difficult to remove the plastic frame. You just have to be really, really careful (I did blow a 14 incher back when those were $700! Fortunately I have a very patient friend who is also and electrical engineer, who was able to replace the blown parts. Hint: make sure the back of the pc board with the power button on it does not make contact with the metal frame of the exposed monitor - or you are hosed! I did this twice - believe it or not. The second time those pointy solder points wore through the tape for a repeat performance! I ended up covering it with very thick electrical tape and velcro.)
Jason Van Anden
www.smileproject.com )
t.whid wrote:
> We're running into the same issue. CRTs suck. LCDs are cool, but
> expensive.
>
> (my other gripe is that every screen comes with some company branding
> on it.. someone should market a gallery monitor which keeps the bezels
> to a minimum and completely removes any visible branding.)
>
> Speaking in a purely pragmatic sense, it's up to digital artists to
> provide the hardware either by buying it themselves, getting grants
> and buying it, or consulting very closely with a very open-minded
> gallery or institution.
>
> MTAA are planning on combing eBay for values in the LCD area as we
> expand our digital art practice into the gallery.
>
> Dyske Suematsu wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a friend who needs to show her digital artwork in a gallery.
> As
> > she consulted me about it, I realized that it is an interesting
> > problem.
> >
> > Now LCD monitors are quickly becoming the norm. They are no longer a
> > novelty item that connotes future. I feel like this shift in public
> > perception has happened just this year. The problem for
> cost-conscious
> > artists is that they can no longer use CRT monitors to present their
> > work in a gallery because they now have the connotation of being
> > retro, or just-past. Unless your work is about being retro or
> > just-past, they are inappropriate.
> >
> > But on the other hand, LCD monitors are still quite expensive,
> > especially large ones. On top of it, they do not withstand well the
> > abuse of the public users who tend to poke their fingers at it. Most
> > gallery shows last about a month. You cannot afford to sacrifice
> your
> > own monitor for a month, unless you happen to be going on vacation
> at
> > the same time your have a show. Unless you are Cory Archangel, you
> do
> > not have shows every month to make it worthwhile to buy one
> > specifically for exhibition purposes. Renting it for a month is
> quite
> > expensive too.
> >
> > So what do most artists do in this situation?
> >
> > -Dyske
> >
> >
I keep an eye on prices so I have an idea of what to spend when I need to buy one.
If the artist is planning to actually sell the work, then they should just figure the cost of the monitor into the price. This cost does not seem unreasonable for the artist to consider ... 2-D new media art have such low overhead (a desk, a computer, maybe a digital camera). There is no need to layout for this expense unless you are fortunate enough to be selected to show inside an actual gallery. If the artist is not selling the monitor with the work, they can re-use it for their next show, or sell it used on eBay afterwards.
t.whid> ... getting grants and buying it...
It is hard to find grants for individual artists that cover re-usable materials like computers and monitors.
t.whid> (my other gripe is that every screen comes with some company branding on it.. someone should market a gallery monitor which keeps the bezels to a minimum and completely removes any visible branding.)
It's not too difficult to remove the plastic frame. You just have to be really, really careful (I did blow a 14 incher back when those were $700! Fortunately I have a very patient friend who is also and electrical engineer, who was able to replace the blown parts. Hint: make sure the back of the pc board with the power button on it does not make contact with the metal frame of the exposed monitor - or you are hosed! I did this twice - believe it or not. The second time those pointy solder points wore through the tape for a repeat performance! I ended up covering it with very thick electrical tape and velcro.)
Jason Van Anden
www.smileproject.com )
t.whid wrote:
> We're running into the same issue. CRTs suck. LCDs are cool, but
> expensive.
>
> (my other gripe is that every screen comes with some company branding
> on it.. someone should market a gallery monitor which keeps the bezels
> to a minimum and completely removes any visible branding.)
>
> Speaking in a purely pragmatic sense, it's up to digital artists to
> provide the hardware either by buying it themselves, getting grants
> and buying it, or consulting very closely with a very open-minded
> gallery or institution.
>
> MTAA are planning on combing eBay for values in the LCD area as we
> expand our digital art practice into the gallery.
>
> Dyske Suematsu wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have a friend who needs to show her digital artwork in a gallery.
> As
> > she consulted me about it, I realized that it is an interesting
> > problem.
> >
> > Now LCD monitors are quickly becoming the norm. They are no longer a
> > novelty item that connotes future. I feel like this shift in public
> > perception has happened just this year. The problem for
> cost-conscious
> > artists is that they can no longer use CRT monitors to present their
> > work in a gallery because they now have the connotation of being
> > retro, or just-past. Unless your work is about being retro or
> > just-past, they are inappropriate.
> >
> > But on the other hand, LCD monitors are still quite expensive,
> > especially large ones. On top of it, they do not withstand well the
> > abuse of the public users who tend to poke their fingers at it. Most
> > gallery shows last about a month. You cannot afford to sacrifice
> your
> > own monitor for a month, unless you happen to be going on vacation
> at
> > the same time your have a show. Unless you are Cory Archangel, you
> do
> > not have shows every month to make it worthwhile to buy one
> > specifically for exhibition purposes. Renting it for a month is
> quite
> > expensive too.
> >
> > So what do most artists do in this situation?
> >
> > -Dyske
> >
> >
Re: How to Display Digital Artwork in a Gallery
Dyske,
Does this artist expect to sell the work?
If so, what exactly will be sold?
Jason Van Anden
www.smileproject.com )
Does this artist expect to sell the work?
If so, what exactly will be sold?
Jason Van Anden
www.smileproject.com )
Re: Biennale Internazionale dell'arte Contemporanea?
I am glad Wilfried posted the last bit online.
Wilfried Agricola de Cologne wrote:
> >Each year a lot of artists receive such invitations. Unfortunately only a
> >few go to public like you.
Why do you figure only a few "go public"?
Jason Van Anden
www.smileproject.com )
Wilfried Agricola de Cologne wrote:
> >Each year a lot of artists receive such invitations. Unfortunately only a
> >few go to public like you.
Why do you figure only a few "go public"?
Jason Van Anden
www.smileproject.com )
Re: Biennale Internazionale dell'arte Contemporanea?
Thanks for the very wise advice t.whid.
I found this link to an old discussion about this "opportunity", in case anyone else is curious.: http://home.gci.net/~donaldricker/frnznytf.htm
Jason Van Anden
www.smileproject.com )
t.whid wrote:
> don't pay to play! sounds like total BS to me -- never heard of it.
> & don't forget, it should work like this:
> them pay you
> not you pay them
> ===
> <twhid>http://www.mteww.com</twhid>
> ===
>
>
I found this link to an old discussion about this "opportunity", in case anyone else is curious.: http://home.gci.net/~donaldricker/frnznytf.htm
Jason Van Anden
www.smileproject.com )
t.whid wrote:
> don't pay to play! sounds like total BS to me -- never heard of it.
> & don't forget, it should work like this:
> them pay you
> not you pay them
> ===
> <twhid>http://www.mteww.com</twhid>
> ===
>
>