Commentary on Digital Art Reading
Christiane Paul's book Digital Art not only provided a good background and history of digital art but also explains digital art's place in today's world. One of the more interesting debates presented in the book was that of whether the presentation of artwork (online or in a separate museum space vs. a main exhibition room) marginalizes it against more tradition art forms like painting and sculptures. This is specifically relates to digital art since many museums are not capable of displaying digital works which require extensive wiring, lighting, and projection systems, whether due to space limitations or lack of funds. Personally, I believe that the idea of a main exhibition room being the sole space for art to be presented is now a thing of the past. With technological progress one can now view artwork from around the world right from their computer through online exhibitions I think the alternative modes of viewing and interacting with art are exciting and allow viewers to experience art in a way that they never could with traditional forms. Art is meant to cross boundaries and explore our surroundings. Regardless of its form or presentation, if art connects with a viewer, explores new or old concepts and ideas, or communicates any message, it is still art to me.
Below is a photo from Crown Fountain, an interactive public artwork and video sculpture featured in Chicago's Millennium Park. This is just an example of some of the digital media works I have experienced which goes beyond the traditional museum exhibition presentation.
Like you, I believe that having an exhibition room for displaying art is a thing of the past. It's practically impossible for traditional media art to keep up with the digital media that artists everywhere are cranking out today. Alternative methods of viewing and maybe even viewer involvement are things of the future. It's inevitable.
ReplyDeleteLike the picture that you posted, installation art is a great example. I've gone to a sculpture ground before where, personally, I found a greater viewing environment.
Hi Anastasia, perhaps you could elaborate on the ways that this fountain is interactive? It looks rather fascinating and I can certainly see how it could be dynamic and evolving since it appears to be a digital display - simply cycling different photographs specially chosen for synergy with the placement of the fountain. But I'm curious in what way this incorporates interactivity!
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