Saturday, May 4, 2013

Klaus Obermeier + Gideon Obarzaneks + Kevin Warwick

Klaus Obermeier 

This performance (seen below) was so beautiful and creative. I absolutely loved how the lights, projections, the stage, sound, and the dancers bodies all worked together to create a very compelling and visually stimulating performance.



 Gideon Obarzaneks
Beautiful and creative. I love that this is created in real time, and that the performance is highly unique each time it is preformed. The angled stage is also an interesting choice, utilizing an old theater trick, to help the audience see what is going on on the stage. He took what already existed and made it that much more beautiful. I like that he admits that working with a team is what made him and his art stronger, not taking all the credit makes him admirable.  




Kevin Warwick
Cybernetics and human modification with technology. Not sure how I feel about that. While I understand the potential medical benefits, I have watched maybe a few too many science fiction movies to full trust a technology like this. If it gets too powerful, we could end up in a situation where people could control us a little too much. Now, for things like giving people the ability to walk again, or maybe even a way to cure cancer, I am on boar, but stay away from my brain personally. 








Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Josh Walton and Golan Levin

Josh Walton
Very interesting video! He defiantly is a creative and open minded thinker when it comes to interactive spaces. I love the way he says that technology and social interaction go together, because as a hopeful digital artist, I understand how much digital art can engage people. He utilizes social media as well in order to make spaces that much more interactive for people. Things like this really inspire me, and I am honestly excited about the future of this medium.



Josh Walton: Digital Storytelling Through Physical Space from Piers Fawkes on Vimeo.






Golan Levin
Creative way to film the interview! That sure is one way to get your point across. He has some really good suggestions for future digital artists, and ways to really expand your knowledge.  I would love to have a talk with someone like him, because he really does know his stuff. I want to follow a few of his tips, and have even begun talks with computer programmer friends about maybe doing projects together.



Golan Levin's AMA Video Uses Experimental 3D Cinema from FITC on Vimeo.