Digital Photo Final
1. How will you develop an idea for this final project that differs from your idea for the first, second, and third projects?
For my final project I plan on investigating and exploring in conversation, the finite parameters of existence through noise. In this sustained investigation I plan to create a system of visual references that exists only in the form of patterned raw noise. Taking inspiration from text-based artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat I will engage in “Hyper-Stimulation” a mode of observation that is focused on observing as many forms of sensorial stimulation at once. A good example/exercise of this would be placing myself in a setting where there is large noise or traffic and simultaneously recording aspects or fragments of the setting itself.
Through the utilization of Artificial Intelligence as a tool, I will be virtually dissecting noise. This can be done using the framework in which most image 2 image software works. converting one form of noise to another using “encoder-decoder networks” and other image techniques.
This investigation will focus attention on the state/presence of noise and its physical transformation that occurs solely through time.
As I delve further into this exploration, my intention is to unravel the hidden intricacies within the chaos of noise, unveiling the subtle patterns and harmonies that may exist within seemingly random disruptions. Drawing from the principles of chaos theory, I aim to discern the emergent order within noise, investigating whether there are underlying structures or fractal-like formations that manifest over time.
Incorporating elements of interactive art, I envision creating an immersive experience that invites participants to engage with the transformed noise patterns. Through the integration of responsive technologies, such as generative algorithms and potentially interactive displays, viewers will be able to influence and shape the evolving visual representations of noise in real time, blurring the lines between the observer and the observed.
2. Planned use of facilities, equipment, technology:
Nikon D3200
Projectors
Zoom Recorders
Arduino/micro controllers
A space for installation
3. Based on your first project, what sort of visual research will you plan to complete for this project? What artists were recommended to you in the second critique? Why? Are you choosing to explore them now, and if not, why?
People I plan to Research:
Andreas Gursky: Known for his large-scale photographs of crowded scenes and complex urban environments, Gursky's work often captures the intricate patterns that emerge from chaotic and densely populated spaces.
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Sugimoto's long-exposure photographs, particularly his "Seascapes" series, explore the concept of time and capture the chaotic, ever-changing nature of the ocean. The images reveal both order and disorder in the continuous motion of waves.
Daido Moriyama: A prominent figure in Japanese street photography, Moriyama's gritty and raw black-and-white images often convey a sense of urban chaos. His work reflects the frenetic energy of the city streets and the unpredictability of everyday life.
Rinko Kawauchi: Kawauchi's photography often focuses on the beauty found in the fleeting and chaotic moments of life. Her use of color and composition captures the ephemeral nature of existence, emphasizing the delicate balance between order and randomness.
Trent Parke: In his series "Minutes to Midnight," Parke explores the complex and chaotic nature of contemporary life in Australia. His use of intense colors and dynamic compositions conveys a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
Richard Misrach: Known for his large-format photographs, Misrach's "Desert Cantos" series captures the vast and unpredictable landscapes of the American desert. His images often showcase the tension between natural forces and human intervention.
Michael Wolf: Wolf's work often explores the chaotic and densely populated urban environments, particularly in cities like Hong Kong. His series "Architecture of Density" showcases the overwhelming complexity and disorder within the high-rise architecture of the city.
Other Areas of Research:
Umberto Eco
Derrick de Kerckhove
Mark Hansen
W.J.T. Mitchell
Eduardo Kac
Lucien Kroll
Robert Smithson
Simon O'Sullivan
Brian Massumi
Recommended Research:
Scott, Jonathan. Into the Groove; The Story of Sound from Tin Foil to Vinyl. Bloomsbury, 2023.
Attali, Jacques. Noise; The Political Economy of Music. (Translated by Brian Massumi). Theory and History of Literature, Volume 16. Univ of Minnesota Press, 1985.
Ikoniadou, Eleni. The Rhythmic Event; Art, Media, and the Sonic. MIT Press, 2014.
