Artists will often turn their cameras on themselves in order to make work to navigate the challenge of being both author and participant. In this way the challenge of bringing pictorial planes together can be accomplished. In this present time, when screens and masks that screen us become physical barriers, artists have found ways to reflect their work and empathic approach to making digital connections that feel inherently real.
Day 31 from Quarantine Wardrobe
"We all play a role in this, think of it as a team effort. Some days are harder than others, but sometimes I forget I’m not alone."
“How Can I Help? - An Artful Dialogue presents an artistic rendition of a psychotherapy office environment in a pop-up exhibition space decorated with images from my series Initial Intake. This unique installation hosts either a select group of artists or myself holding “office hours,” offering sincere responses to visitors in creative therapeutic consultation."
"On paper, the practice of logging on to a video-conferencing site to sit quietly with other people for hours may hold limited appeal. However, in practice, silent Zoom meetings seem to be an unexpected lifeline for folks trying to focus on a project in lockdown. The idea is to keep all of us who are working from home motivated, like co-working in a library or coffee shop often does.
To join visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1207053319685900. Or reach out to me at: info@iwriteartiststatements.com"
Installation view of 11,565 Kilometers
"Zhang regarded the exploration of hidden historical images as a process of shaping his personal view of history, his exploration reflected on the dynamic changes behind the historical landscape."
Installation view of Virtual Thesis Show
"Space is my first language is an exhibition by digital based artist Yiming Zheng exploration new media art including computer graphics, virtual reality, and interactive experience. Dream Diaries, on view as a part of Space is my First Language, is an ongoing project which explores the universal connections of people's dreams. In this project, Yiming uses Unreal Engine 4 to recreate his friend’s dreams from their dream diaries. By visualizing these unique experiences, the collective work will show the unconsicion connection of people’s minds.
Still from Self-Quarantined for the Holidays
"I was stuck inside with my parents during Chinese New Year. Here’s what we did.
It was first post on IGTV under my Instagram account and later published by New York Times."
11, 565 Km Project, 2018-2020
4K film (color & sound)
31:06