Yes, I agree. It’s more that the process is interesting, i.e. as a method of reproduction, rather than the creation of original work. It’s fun, but that’s pretty much it. It doesn’t seem to warrant the claims to “visual poetry” and “many layers of meaning,” etc.
My thoughts exactly as I read the copy! And I was expecting bollocks too, and thinking, "What happened? No 'autocthonic patterns'? No 're-theorizing the tyrannic hegemony of colour'? Nothing to mock? Whatever will I do?"
They're very good -and not much 'art bollocks' either. It can be done!
Posted by: John D | March 02, 2009 at 08:25
There's also the thread spool lady:
http://www.devorahsperber.com/thread_works_index_html_and_2x2s/index.html
Unfortunately, the gimmick aspect of these things tends to overwhelm the art aspect. They are cool to look at, though.
Posted by: Franklin | March 02, 2009 at 12:20
Franklin,
Yes, I agree. It’s more that the process is interesting, i.e. as a method of reproduction, rather than the creation of original work. It’s fun, but that’s pretty much it. It doesn’t seem to warrant the claims to “visual poetry” and “many layers of meaning,” etc.
Posted by: David | March 02, 2009 at 12:32
"Some m%$#^f%$#as always tryin' to ice skate uphill."
- Wesley "Blade" Snipes, esq.
Posted by: apotheosis | March 02, 2009 at 14:57
John D,
My thoughts exactly as I read the copy! And I was expecting bollocks too, and thinking, "What happened? No 'autocthonic patterns'? No 're-theorizing the tyrannic hegemony of colour'? Nothing to mock? Whatever will I do?"
Posted by: Dutch Canuck | March 03, 2009 at 13:38