Ok, i shouldve posted this much earlier, but i logged myself out of this account, which was astoundingly clever. a coupla weeks ago i threw a little event here in bath, brining together local media based artists and my friend james smith (aka forest/stables) for an evening of video art, music and noise. Originally there was goin to be Pong on an original 70s console, but it died on the day...
Video works included a new piece by me, playing with ways of converting image files into sound, with loud results (online soon!), new pieces appropriating videogame and action film culture from Jason Rouse and Al Pritchard, and new works by Rob Jackson, including this baby:
Homes For America from
RobertJacksonArta reinterpretation of dan grahams 'homes for america', the work shows every youtube video with the title as a tagline, playing concurrently in a mass of audio and colour.
the show was a mixed success, with slightly dissapointing turnout (not helped by a last minute venue change), but an enthusiastic response to the video works. Unfortunately my friend James' fantastic noise set (using prepared tape loops and a mixer) didnt find the most appreciative audience, which was a shame. In the end, im pleased with the results as a first attempt, and i hope to work with the venue to put on more shows, with more succesful advertising...
