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Author Archives: Catherine Mason
Chinese Challenges
With an estimated 500 million Internet users, the Web has been called the most creative space for self-expression in China. In particular social networking and blogging on the Internet is hugely prominent. In this article I look at the challenges facing two Chinese … Continue reading
Posted in computer art, Image of the Month
Tagged Ai Weiwei, Chinese digital art, Wang Bo
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Fake Nature
Jennifer Steinkamp’s beautiful tree moves as though blowing in the wind and transforms over time as the seasons change. This Los Angeles based artist explores ideas about architectural space, motion and perception using computer animation to engage viewers through use … Continue reading
Posted in computer art, Image of the Month
Tagged Computer Arts Society, Jennifer Steinkamp
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Form and Number
This month my BCS column investigates an interesting commission from the University of Dundee Museum Services who have been working with the Art Fund on a £100,000 project to explore the influence of Sir D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson in the visual … Continue reading
Posted in computer art, Image of the Month
Tagged computer art, Computer Arts Society, D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, Daniel Brown
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Kaleidoscopic Calculations
This month, to compliment the previous two discussions of Manfred Mohr and Ernest Edmonds in my monthly BCS column, we feature new work by another of the great pioneers of algorithmic art - Prof. Herbert Franke. I am especially honored to be able to … Continue reading
Posted in computer art, Image of the Month
Tagged computer art, Herbert Franke, Mathematica
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Colour Computation
For over forty years Ernest Edmonds has had an interest in interactivity and his current exhibition at Site Gallery Sheffield demonstrates a career-long conversation between drawing, painting and computer-based work. Ernest is our BCS featured artist of the month, read about … Continue reading
Posted in computer art, Image of the Month
Tagged computer art, Computer Arts Society, Ernest Edmonds, Site Gallery
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Digital Dolly Mix
My article for the British Computer Society this month is a selection submitted by readers of this column and members of the Computer Arts Society. The high standard and sheer variety of works produced under what might be termed ‘computer art’, never ceases … Continue reading
Posted in computer art, Image of the Month
Tagged Anabela Costa, Brian Reffin Smith, computer art, Computer Arts Society, Dario Lanza, Fabrizio Augusto Poltronieri, Richard Colson
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I’m on BBC Radio 4 discussing Computer Art!
Hear me discussing the work of pioneering computer artists Manfred Mohr and Ernest Edmonds, (both of whom have shows opening in England this week), with John Wilson of BBC Radio 4′s Front Row. The programme aired on Thursday 15th November 2012 … Continue reading
Posted in computer art
Tagged BBC Radio 4 Front Row computer art, Computer Arts Society, Ernest Edmonds, Manfred Mohr
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A Computational Life
This month we celebrate the work of Manfred Mohr, a pioneer in the use of algorithms and computer programs for art-making. His first ever solo London show opens 16 November at the Carroll Fletcher Gallery http://www.carrollfletcher.com/ (to 20 December), a … Continue reading
Remembering Alan Turing
Alan Turing Year 2012 continues apace with a variety of events inspired by the great contribution made by the mathematician and code breaker to the history of computer science and modern biology. For this month’s BCS column, we’re featuring the … Continue reading
Posted in computer art, current projects, Image of the Month
Tagged Alan Turing, Alan Turing Year, blinc, computer art, Craig Morrison, Joel Cockrill
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