So why include the viewer, who invited them to the party? As the activation of sense in the visual arts becomes less and less about visuals, and the world of high definition, surround sound, blue ray, blue tooth, interactive wireless interface, home theater, Ipods, Digital animation, netflix, youtube, movies ondemand, IMAX, Satellite television Radio, HD radio, gives a thousand other reasons not to leave your couch, complacence gets easier and easier. What was once entertainment, becomes decoration. Involving the viewer and giving control, creates a more intimate experience with the piece. essentially attatches someone to what would otherwise be an inatimte object. Removing the implied vestibule around the traditional gallery object counters the alienation brought on by the sterile environment of the gallery space. "Yes these pieces were made for you, in fact, they are worthless without you."
In these pieces in particular, the fact that the viewer breathes life into the work alludes to a relationship of nurture, a solicitous concern for the condition of what one has taken part in the creation.
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My comments refer to everything to date.
As I said in the beginning, the blog can serve as some kind of journal, reference or tool.
It seems to be doing it's job by helping you sort through your thoughts. At the moment you are in the state of expansion. Soon you will need to go into compression.
The three categories so far make sense; material , process and the beginnings of concept.
In your thesis you will need to come up with an "abstract." this is an introduction and over view of your thesis.
Have you seen the design exhibition that is currently up at MOMA? If not you need to........
For the body of your thesis you will need to take your blog and go through an act of compression, consolidation and organization.
Think about the order you want to take us through.
John
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