This installation requires the following equipment:
• 7 x PC's able to support Linux Mint (anything from the approved Ubuntu listing @ http://www.ubuntu.com/certification/ , but any Intel cpu based computer less than 6 years old will probably be OK)
• PC's must also have an integrated DVD drive and audio out (headphone) socket
• Local area network ethernet switch and cables to connect the PC's
• 7 x compatible, wall mounted, flat screen monitors - ideally 4:3 aspect ratio (1280 x 1024 pxls)
• 7 x suitable wall brackets for the screens
• 2 pairs of external speakers (or headphones) with inbuilt amplification, plus appropriate DIN audio leads
• Suitable wall space or cabinet - minimum dimensions 150cm x 130cm - My custom-built cabinet measures (190cm x 150cm x 40cm)
The source material will be supplied on 7 DVD's - one for each PC
These disks contain the Linux Mint O/S, & MPlayer movie file, the PC's will boot and run directly from the disk and will not require installation to the PC's hard disk. One of the PC's acts as the master which commands and sync's the movies running on the other 6 machines.
Synopsis
This installation aims to demonstrate the Derridian theory of deconstructionism using corrupted digital imagery. 64 (8²) pairs of opposing concepts move in a figure 8 configuration. Each image appears to pass through a central screen - the deconstructionist reinterpretation of these opposing notions. The installation features 448 individually corrupted digital images. Each loop lasts 8³ – 512 seconds. The accompanying audio is achieved using sonification.
Biography
I have been a commercial graphic designer for over 25 years. I recently returned to academic study in order to indulge my passion for experimental design. My recent areas of interest have been glitch art and databending. This installation represents the final honors project of my degree course. I achieved a first.
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