linear data | sacred poems
In our interior rooms, I would start by sharing some sacred poems maybe….
linear data | a room full of things we left behind
The interior room of things. Colorful. Composed of data and moments. The beautiful memories we left behind.
linear data | in a room of things
Here in the interior rooms, we find the things we left behind. The data of memories and moments.
into abstraction | form and memories
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Into Abstraction | Form and Memories, the artist Walter Smith continues his exploration of field recordings translated into abstract constructs.
into abstraction | form and void
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The exploration of abstract forms and memory attachments.
into abstraction | nuances – extended video remix | an abstract thought becomes reality
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Nuances, the extended video remix is a further working towards the abstract in form and complexity. Each element of the video is explored through various micro-tonal nuances via add-on effects. Through this process, I am gaining insight into the various visual options I have via the software and how to implement them to create a visual cohesive construct. The variations seem infinite indeed. Again I am using both my own film and stock film together. Musically I am continuing the theme of electronic ambience, through the use of sound samples, field recordings and piano phases. As I explore the makings of sound for my films, I will be utilizing various sound effects and recording techniques in the process. Slowly things will evolve, as the learning curve for both the visual and aural elements are investigated, manipulated and constructed.
your world beginning | there’s never a dream i need to be
an empty room
a distant memory;
everybody has somebody
to leave behind …
there’s never a dream i need to be
your world beginning | there’s never a dream i need to follow
a darkness
ahead; and a winter’s cold night …
there’s never a dream i need to follow,
motivational speakers
coaching seminars
life plans and aspirations
girlfriends or promises …
there’s never a dream i need to be
your world beginning | interstellar: the gravity of love
One of the more compelling elements of the film Interstellar is the idea of love transcending both time and space; the ghost that haunts our perception, memories and longings is the love that is ever-present. I felt a very strong connection to this moment in the film as the multidimensional visual construct envelopes the theme of love; emerging from the shadows making it wondrous and transparent. In my own interpretation of this moment I try to bring together the expanse of space, the linear elements of multiple dimensions, and the shadows of perception. One layer in the image contains elements from the piece “In a Place of Subtle Things”(see the post prior to this series). This layer, with its figurative self portraits being immersed in the shadows, represent a somewhat ambiguous connection. And unlike our connection to our one true love or the many loves of an eternal lifetime, they at times seem to remain just beyond our reach. But as the film proposes, love can exist for the duration of timelessness, simultaneously in the past, present, and future.
Like a beautiful diamond that will last forever.
Your World Beginning | Interstellar: The Gravity of Love
your world beginning | interstellar: the gravity of time
My second post in the “Interstellar” series visually explores the film’s relationship to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity as it pertains to the Universe, Gravity, and the Curvature of Space and Time.
your world beginning | interstellar: the gravity of space
Rich in its odyssey of adventure, Science Fiction, Einstein’s theories on the relativity of time, and curvature of space; and its most powerful theme … the gravity of love, the film Interstellar by Director Christopher Nolan is a compelling examination of our inner and outer universe. Simply put, the film transcends dimensions; stretching from the inner devotion and the deep sustainability of love, to the migratory need for discovery, and perseverance. Although one can find some elements of fault in the scientific approach of the film, it is indeed an enthralling and beautiful crafted film.
“Interstellar: The Gravity of Space” is part one of three parts exploring the thematic elements of the film.
your world beginning | we could live forever chasing this feeling
as things evolve in fragments,
blown by the winter wind
in the gray and distant place
deep within this conversation
– with self
and anyone who will listen … being so far away
we could live forever, chasing this feeling
your world beginning | the beauty of untangled things
an emerging light
left over from a shadowed memory
your world disappearing ….
Ending
and now
your world beginning
with the beauty of untangled things
So it is time to move beyond “Your World Disappearing.” Time to discover the light that heals, that gives beauty and peace; a place to evolve, a future of untangled things … until the cycle repeats itself.
My latest post, from my new series entitled “Your World Beginning.” A series that will consist of video art and digital collage. An evolution of beauty emerging from the ambiguity of my previous series entitled “Your World Disappearing.”
your world disappearing | a matthew mcconaughey and true detective remix
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A “True Detective” may ask the question, is the world we believe in really here at all? Or is the totality of life, nothing but a dream?
a dimly lit light
fading by error
your world disappearing
a polar vortex heading south
snow
wind
cold
and ice
even here in the deep south; what a week it has been.
N E W D I G I T A L S C A P E S | V A R I A T I O N S – A link to my latest published art book
V A R I A T I O N S
http://blur.by/1pwpNN2
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2013 was a very good year for creativity and artistic exploration: I created a series of video art pieces, that I feel stretched the potential of my imagination. That exploration also enabled me to learn a variety of technical skills in editing within the creative aspect of visual and musical composition. Check out my “Experiment: Data Complex” series. Most notably, my latter sub-series “The World” (4 videos). But I digress, the purpose of this post is to introduce my latest published book entitled:
N E W D I G I T A L S C A P E S | V A R I A T I O N S
In 2013, my photographic and digital artwork could overall, be found, in the “Variations” series. A remix of imagery that explored ambiguity, memories, dreams, and emotional constructs. The book is a total of 140 pages and features over 100 images in a large portrait format. The link above will forward you to my bookstore @ Blurb publishing. There you will be able to access a 37 page preview.
And last but not least, I would like to thank all my fellow bloggers, whose support in 2013 has been a great inspiration.
alpine skiing, downhill and super g | a minimal remix
It is the beginning of the season for the World Cup Championships in Alpine Skiing. This weekend a host of international women (next weekend the men), with the exception of injured USA number one, Lindsey Vonn are tackling the newly designed ski slope called “Raptor” in Beaver Creek, CO. Some exciting runs already in yesterday’s Downhill competition and today’s Super G. Most notably by Swiss skier Lara Gut who won both events. She has the chance for a hat-trick if she wins the Giant Slalom tomorrow. The Americans, however did not perform well and struggled throughout both events.
This post is an interpretation of what I feel could represent alpine skiing if seen from a minimalist perspective: Icy tones (snow), curves (slopes), sharp angles (speed) and geometric forms that can be seen as anything from ski poles, to broken bones. The hazards of a dangerous, but exciting sport.
n e w d i g i t a l s c a p e s 