Glittermouse Visual Arts

This week saw some exciting test outcomes in a couple of new areas relating to the development of the installation work. Firstly I received back my transparencies. I haven’t used these since I was doing my undergrad and they were starting to become outdated even then.  I’ve decided to start experimenting with using slides alongside digital projection not only to give me a bit more flexibility with the number of projections I can use simultaneously but also as it does have a different quality which seemed worthy of exploration. As I am still working primarily with digital images, the first challenge was finding a way of ‘devolving’ the technology back a step, but that done I’ve been able to start using them in some preliminary tests this week. The resulting projection does not have the same digital signature in the visible pixel like grid which covers the image yet is still derived from a digital process.

 The most exciting update of the week however, is the outcomes of the laser etching which I picked up on Friday. You can now see images of these combined with the slide projection here. Continuing the experimentation in combining new and traditional media, the laser despite being a digital method of interacting with the surface, results in a very direct outcome, physically burning the surface of the material. The resulting texture and degradation still retains traces of the digital in the rows of dots that remain from the points of the laser, yet the burnt and ashy nature of the surface is still rooted in traditional methods and techniques.  

Last thing: check out the new Noise Lab space in Manchester - lots of interesting work going on there!
 
Until next time... Stay productive...!