http://www.lightsurgeons.com/installation/dialog/
This was a really interesting and thought provoking day. I was particularly struck by footage of Chris Allen's installation 'Dialog' (see link) which pushed my cognitive abilities to an uncomfortable extent because of the sheer speed with which a lot of the the aural and visual information was presented (dictated by the speed of the conversations and, at times heated debates on which the piece was based)! I had to work really hard to process it, to identify the links or anomalies between the language and the visual cues and start to construct/ recognise the 'new' language. It was a very peculiar experience to be conscious of your brain actually working, to be physically aware of the process... I wonder if anyone else felt the same? Is this how people with severe dyslexia or similar learning difficulties feel most of the time? If so the film could be a good tool for promoting an understanding of this and developing empathy between teachers and students. The imagery used had something very Martin Parr about it, very random and a bit cheesy, very funny, which I loved.
Also, it was helpful to be able to reference/reflect on the 'Image' related entries posted on the Key Ideas Blog after the symposium.
Thank you Mr Clifton.
http://www.camberwelldesign.blogspot.com/
16/9/2010
Have seen the Lightsurgeons fantastic new installation for The Museum of London Sackler Hall a few times now; speeded up footage (not sure about the correct terminology for this), recording hundreds of locations in the sprawling metropolis over a 24 hour period, is juxtaposed with random facts and figures about London. Together they expose the idiosyncrasies of our beloved capital, and make for a mesmeric, fondly amusing and strangely comforting experience!
I really love this piece.
http://www.lightsurgeons.com/category/installation/
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