- ‘e4708′ digital injet print on paper (detail), 2008 by Mark Wilson
COMPUTER ART IMAGE OF THE MONTH
is a new, monthly column I’m writing for The Chartered Institute for IT (formerly known as the British Computer Society), in conjunction with the Computer Arts Society. Each month I get to choose an image selected from the myriad of possibilities thrown up by the world of contemporary digital art. It could be a print, painting, plotter drawing or a still from animation, film, installation or web artwork – the sky’s the limit! The series began with Mark Wilson in January 2011.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: I’m on the lookout for striking new digital and technologically-mediated images, so please send me your latest works, artists’ statements, events, etc. for consideration.
“Computer & digital art” is defined as art that cannot be created without electronic means. This includes both visual and performing arts, and it means that technology, such as computer software, the Internet, databases, wireless devices, electronic components or physical computing, has played a role in the creation of the work. This does NOT mean that the work itself must contain a screen, projector, embedded computer or electronic components.
SPIRIT OF PLACE: Contemporary Landscape Art of North Norfolk
This project is about artists living and working today in North Norfolk who focus their gaze on the uniquely beautiful sea, sky and landscapes of this part of the British Isles. I am looking for artists specialising in landscape who give a contemporary twist to this traditional idiom that speaks of the unique feel of this locality. There is a charity affiliation with a percentage of profits from this project benefiting local housing and wildlife charities – Homes for Wells and Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Visit the dedicated website Spirit of Place Norfolk.
"Tide Flight, Salthouse Norfolk" watercolour by John Hurst. Resident of Salthouse artist John Hurst specialises in landscape, architectural and maritime studies in watercolour to include the working people of the Norfolk Coast. John supports local charities and accepts commissions that relate to his scheme of work. For details of current projects and to view John's original paintings please browse www.marshlandarts.co.uk
ART MACHINES: A television documentary about computer arts
The inspiration for this project comes from Sol LeWitt’s statement, “The idea becomes a machine that makes the art” (from “Paragraphs on Conceptual Art” in Artforum #5, p.80, Summer 1967). This 3 part series will draw upon amazing original footage, most rarely seen, from the 1960s and 70s showing artists bending early digital technology to suit artistic purposes, learning to write code and challenging the very notion of art itself. I am working with Charlotte Frost, a broadcaster and digital art history specialist.
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