About Flow 8VO
Flow 8VO is a digital screen art piece utilising a redrawn version of my 'Flow' geometry. This new study adds time, motion and illumination, to create a durational kinetic artwork for screen display.
The work, which has been rendered in 4k Ultra High Definition (UHD), could be exhibited on any size screen, from a single monitor or television up to a substantial built-in video wall or projector in a circulation space.
The work sequences eight individually rendered 40 second movements, with twenty eight 40 second transitional phases, to create a 24 minute sequence, that loops seamlessly. The work can either be played at the original 24 minute duration, or speeded up to a 12 minute phase for a more psychedelic feel.
The work is available to buy in a 4k UHD format, unwatermarked, from an edition of 4. Please do get in touch via email here, if you'd like to find out more about the piece.
Flow 8VO in situ
Flow 8VO promo video
Flow 8VO adds time and motion to my original geometry, to create a durational kinetic artwork for screen display. This short promo video shows Flow 8VO in situ on three vertically mounted, ultra slim bezel monitors. A kind of triptych arrangement with total dimensions of 102cm H x 174cm W x 14cm D.
The work, which has been rendered in 4k Ultra High Definition (UHD), could be exhibited on any size screen, from a single monitor or television up to a substantial built in video wall or projection in a larger circulation space.
Dimensions and price
Flow 8VO is available to buy in a 4k UHD (ultra high definition) format, unwatermarked, from a strictly limited edition of 4.
The edition is priced at £4,000, plus installation if required. The artwork can be supplied on a variety of digital media, including an ultra fast USB3 micro drive, for direct playback on any USB3 enabled device.
Moving Image Art: 3 was the third instalment of an annual exhibition initiated by PhD students and staff at the University of the West of England, Bristol.
The exhibition featured new video and digital work by students, staff and related artists making work funded by the University’s video art bursary scheme in partnership with Bristol Museum, Knowle West Media Centre, MShed, Arnolfini and Spike Island.
I presented two digital screen art studies at MIA:3, Flow 8VO and Phase ONE. Both take the idea of adding time, motion and illumination to the work, on an experimental basis, refocusing the work away from photography and towards screen presentation and projection.
Adding motion, duration and illumination to the studies is an area that’s rich in possibilities, which I’m hoping to explore further, if only sporadically…
I made Flow 8VO with the express intention of installing it in an interesting building, preferably with a busy circulation space. It seems unlikely that someone would arrive home after a day at work and 'boot up' their screen art, so in many ways, I think pieces for the screen probably benefit from a public setting, where people may be waiting to join a meeting, or just enjoying a coffee.
A place where the work can be displayed in a fairly ambient way, to catch your interest in passing, very much inspired by pieces like Brian Eno's Music for Airports.
Texel's purpose built headquarters in the City provides just such a setting. The work is installed there on a 72" plasma screen, where it illuminates the space, animating laconically throughout the day.
There's a certain logic to the idea of adding time, motion and back illumination to the work, and as a first step, it's been a really interesting project to work on. For the future I can imagine becoming more interested in moving the work off the wall, bringing pieces out into the room, in a more sculptural way, perhaps by using multiple monitors within a space, or projectors and screens... to be continued I hope.
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