iCinema--So Surreal!

Wow. This was a fantastic exhibit (albeit I did feel a bit dizzy after coming out into the blinding light and less wobbly real world).

I am often perplexed by modern art, but I think that what artists are doing with this new technology has purpose, requires skill, talent and is entertaining. I was particularly impressed and marveled at the two pieces Eavesdropping and There's Still Time Brother. Eavesdropping reminded me of the one article we read about how while watching theater you have the power to choose what to focus on: the wandering eye. Although this piece was still framed in a way, you had more power to choose what to focus on. You could hear a new story, see a new performance, every time you watch it, too. The way you choose to watch it one time will be completely different than in another time due to order and timing/length of your selection.

I also enjoyed watching There's Still Time Brother. The narrator was so mesmerizing. It was fascinating to watch these artists really experiment and play. It's as if you were watching them brainstorm and perform what was going on in their heads. The blurred effect on the sides enhanced this surreal perspective.

I thoroughly enjoyed these pieces and look forward to when these performances will become more public and mainstream!