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SpaceCollective: rebecam http://spacecollective.org/rebecam Fri, 23 May 2008 16:04:58 +0000 http://spacecollective.org/rebecam en Creative mind + perceiving mind + meditative mind http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/3951/Creative-mind-perceiving-mind-meditative-mind http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/3951/Creative-mind-perceiving-mind-meditative-mind Fri, 23 May 2008 16:04:58 +0000 rebecam 3951 In "Buddha Mind in Contemporary Art," Jacquelynn Bass and Mary Jane Jacob see as the primary aim of their book is to elucidate the common ground between the creative mind, the perceiving mind and the meditative mind. They begin by studying the influence of Buddhism in American (United States, not the entire continent) culture and specifically in contemporary art-making. Works by the following artists are discussed in the book: Mariko Mori, Bill Viola, John Cage, Ernesto Pujol, Ann Hamilton, Duchamp, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Marina Abramovic, Sanford Biggers, Kimsooja, and Shang Huan among many others. On page 41, they write: "2. Humans as a part of humanity. ...Who has not been moved, perhaps life-changingly, by the visual images or narratives of other humans—even fictional ones? We don't particularly need a contemplative exercise to get in touch with the feelings of connectedness to other humans, do we?" ... As Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh writes: Look deeply: I arrive in every second... ..... I am the frog swimming happily in the clear water of the pond, and I am also the grass-snake who, approaching in silence, feeds itself on the frog. I am the child in Uganda, all skin and bones, my legs as thin as bamboo sticks, and I am the arms merchant, selling deadly weapons in Uganda... ..... Bill Viola's work follows <img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583612/viola_iseuld3.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583626/viola_water2y.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583635/bill_viola_5.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583650/viola_lg_promo_image.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583664/GMA 4683.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"> Ann Hamilton work: <img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583700/141662568_6e04786aef.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583714/p9180008-ra.1200x1600.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583722/AH_3a.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"> Kimsooja work: <img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583755/kims.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583761/64-Kimsooja.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583768/what1.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"> Mariko Mori work: <img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583796/w-mori_work_24.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583802/mori.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583808/610x.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"> Zhang Huan work: <img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583840/HuanToAdd1MeterToAnUnknownMountain.JPG" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583849/20060430-Pilgrimagenyc.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583856/20050622_0017.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583865/PEACE_1.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583874/Zhang-Huan_popup.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583885/zhang_huan_2.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1211583893/Zhang_Huan_My_NewYork.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"> http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/3951/Creative-mind-perceiving-mind-meditative-mind Title http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/3950/Title http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/3950/Title Fri, 23 May 2008 15:55:23 +0000 rebecam 3950 http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/3950/Title What makes us human: Hiromix http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/3848/What-makes-us-human-Hiromix http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/3848/What-makes-us-human-Hiromix Fri, 09 May 2008 08:47:16 +0000 rebecam 3848 Japanese artist Hiromix, in her book 'Hiromix' by Steidl Press writes: "Youth reflects transparency and beauty. Despite our lack of experience, the world often confronts us with unforgivable situations. We believe, more than anyone, in things that cannot be seen. Many unknown worlds are awaiting us. Surrounded by people and things we love, We smile carefree smiles. It is perhaps because I wanted to keep a record of this, that I take photos of myself. 1998.7.15 Hiromix" (ISBN: 3-88243-575-5) <img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1210347744/20067116264422.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1210347771/hiro2.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1210347793/hiromix_1.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1210347835/1710969810.gif" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1210347854/gll1995_h_ph02.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1210347870/hiromix4.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1210347892/hiromix_2.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"> http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/3848/What-makes-us-human-Hiromix Microsoft Home Iconographic System http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/1234/Microsoft-Home-Iconographic-System http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/1234/Microsoft-Home-Iconographic-System Thu, 17 May 2007 11:02:51 +0000 rebecam 1234 This is an example of an iconographic system I designed for Microsoft Home interface. When thinking of designing a system, I determine the basic graphic elements my system will consist of and through scale, repetition and organization I create a synthesis of meanings. <img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1179424916/rmendez-microsoft home icons.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"> http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/1234/Microsoft-Home-Iconographic-System Living Carpet http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/1210/Living-Carpet http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/1210/Living-Carpet Mon, 14 May 2007 08:16:09 +0000 rebecam 1210 Metropolis "living carpet" booth by Urban A&O at ICFF show starting May 19th. Theme: Experts Rethink Energy.<img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1179155735/booth.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"> http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/1210/Living-Carpet Vattenfall http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/1029/Vattenfall- http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/1029/Vattenfall- Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:33:20 +0000 rebecam 1029 <img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1177305477/med_05_vattenfall.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"><img src="http://spacecollective.org/userdata/4qN5UzqJ/1177305662/med_08_vattenfall.jpg" border="0" width="" height="" class="padTopBot"> Take a look at Joachim Sauter's website <a href="http://www.artcom.de/i" target="_blank">ART+COM</a>, and specially to <a href="http://www.artcom.de/index.php?option=com_acprojects&page=6&id=30&Itemid=144&details=0&lang=en" target="_blank">Vattenfall</a> project's quicktime movie. Here is the project description. The Energy Company Vattenfall Europe engaged ART+COM for the relaunch of the media facade. The new concept was presented for the first time in the scope of the 16th "Long Night of the Museums". By the title "Gardens full of Energy", 100 m² of the facade as well as the interior of the Vattenfall building were transformed into a partially visual, partially real garden with projections. In the building, the visitors saw unusually dressed actors with circular skirts who moved across the room at intervals. They formed the starting point of the media production. Virtually growing tendrils spread from their skirts across the entire floor and blossomed colourfully in the end. The visitors became part of a continuously playing film that took up the theme of the "Long Night of the Museums" "Landscapes, Parks and Gardens" and let them experience it medially. After the "Long Night of the Museums", the Vattenfall Europe media facade will permanently show a generative film produced by ART+COM. http://spacecollective.org/rebecam/1029/Vattenfall-