Artist presentation comments

When Video Game Worlds Collide

Andrew Matlack and Bryan Borut

Sid Meier and Shigeru Miyamoto

Andrew and Bryan did a good job of comparing a strategy type video game with one that had a storyline that was to be completed. The lack of reality vs the supposed reality of the strategy games was another great contrast. The comparison of a pc based game vs a console system game was nice too. I learned a great deal about these two game designers. The exhibit theme seems to be a little vague, and collide seems a little strong.

Reality, Virtuality, and Digital Synergy

Joey Gambatese and Ceire Parker

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Masaki Fujihata

The comparison of Lozano-Hemmer and Fujihata was a good selection. I enjoyed the differently scaled pieces of each artist. Joey and Ceire did a good job of going beyond what is described about the work of Lozano-Hemmer. I enjoyed learning about both artists learning about both specific works of art and generalities of each artist. The exhibit theme really encapsulates how these artist work.

Expressions of Color

Lindsey and Matt

Peter Jaworowski, Joe Mcnally, and Neil Duerden

The comparison of three commercial artist who use different levels of photo manipulation was interesting. Many days we see ads for various products yet know nothing about who created them. It seemed there was not quite the depth seen in knowledge of the artists as in other presentations. The information presented and comparison was of good quality. While not original the exhibit theme speaks directly of what each artist highlights in their work.

Untitled

Ryan Janelli andLizz Lesso

Feng Mengbo and Paul M. Smith

We are told that both artist put themselves in their work, it seems there could have been a stronger connection between the two artists. Seeing the artists' work right after speaking about them would have been less confusing. The lack of a title leaves nothing to say about the exhibit theme.

Synthesizing Nature: Digital Art in Music

Annea Lockwood,Kuljntansta, and Hildegard Westerkamp

I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. I felt the depth to which these artists were compared was thorough. The comparison of the way noises were manipulated gives more information than covered in the text book. The title specifically tells the viewer that what they are going to see or rather hear.