Looking through the eyes of machines as Students

Laidler, Paul

Abstract

‘There truly are many forms of imagery nowadays that are modern, and unique to this period. We’re surrounded by systems, devices and machines generating heaps of raw graphic novelty’ (B. Sterling, 2012)

Curated by Paul Laidler the exhibition offers a collection of visual responses to the momentary observation of author and futurist Bruce Sterling. The technologically-informed scene for the proposed exhibition comments on the emergence of Postdigital making in the Graphic Arts and examines how technology has expanded conceptual and procedural possibilities for making prints. The exploration of both digitally mediated production methods and themes that are symptomatic of a digital age, attempt to speculate upon or reveal forthcoming incarnations of a Postdigital mindset. For example, the continuous integration of digital technology into all aspects of our lives is having a profound impact on how we physically interact, communicate, make and respond to phenomena – tactile sensibilities that may recede or mutate as the digital native matures.

Contributors
The curatorial premise for the exhibition is a practice-based enquiry that aims to begin mapping a Postdigital response to making in the graphic arts. The exhibition presents a cohort of emergent student and graduate practitioners from the disciplines of Fine Art Printmaking, Graphic Design and Illustration. The exhibition is part of a growing international portfolio of work that selects graphic art students from BA, MA and PhD levels. Current institutions included in the project are the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK; Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, USA and the Faculty of Fine Arts of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain.

• Digital Artefact Type: Other
• Conference Name: IMPACT 10
• Start Date: Sep 1, 2018
• End Date: Sep 9, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Keywords: Post-digital Printmaking Graphic Art
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/860824
• Related Public URLs: https://www.impact10.es/
• External URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spYmBKqxCeY