Static as a trope in electronic art: David Hall's 1001 tv sets (end piece) and other works.
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Byrne, BenAbstract
Static is often used in electronic art to symbolise a metaphysical outside that is only perceivable with technology. A significant recent example is David Hall's 1001 TV Sets (End Piece). In this paper I will explore the static as outside trope using numerous examples, with a focus on Hall's work. I will show that the trope demonstrates how static can be meaningful and so functions as more than merely interference.Static is often used in electronic art to symbolise a metaphysical outside that is only perceivable with technology. A significant recent example is David Hall's 1001 TV Sets (End Piece). In this paper I will explore the static as outside trope using numerous examples, with a focus on Hall's work. I will show that the trope demonstrates how static can be meaningful and so functions as more than merely interference.
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2013-01-01Publisher
ISEA InternationalAustralian Network for Art & Technology
University of Sydney
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University hosted conferencesCitation
Cleland, K., Fisher, L. & Harley, R. (2013) Proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Electronic Art, ISEA2013, Sydney.Share