The video from yesterdays post has been removed my the user (me)… I’ve been re-edting and re-recordng sound all morning… the new verson which I’m somewhat happier with (particually the sound and the fact the avatar moves a little more) is attached to ths post! I’ve written a very quick descripton of the video as well, it reads; My Avatar defines its extistance by exploring verbally what it means to be the second of something and what it means, historically and culturally, to be an avatar.
I’ve also made some decissons into how it will be shown (although nothings final) I think *define* Avatar is a part of a larger installation explorng identity online much more generally. Ths installaton is possably going to be called db8 dgtl idntty. My notes toward ths larger work discuss projections and work on monitors, ‘plinths’ made out of alumininum angle wth plywood shelves (begining to reference minimal/systammatic sculpture re: sol le witt), each work will have sound and visual which will create the effect of lots of people talking over each other/to each other, which mirrors how we construct our self image. I’m also considering signs constructed in a simular way to the plinths with graphic symbols contnuing the exploraton of digital identity.
The rest of the day will be spent sourcing more script and some actors for the making of the other videos for db8 dgtl idntty.
My Avatar defines its extistance by exploring verbally what it means to be the second of something and what it means, historically and culturally, to be an avatar.
