MIT – Docubase | The open documentary lab An Artist Who Sews Paper Into 3-D Sculptures Paper craft is at a tipping point. In recent months, we’ve covered artists who transform the commonest material into everything from outlandish 18th-century wigs to painstaking replicas of Walkmen and Game Boys. And even Bravo’s Work of Art: America’s Next Great Artist features a paper sculptor among its contestants. Now, we bring you Jennifer Collier, a British artist who recycles paper into 3-D objects by sewing sheets of it like fabric. Not surprisingly, Collier worked with textiles before migrating to paper. They’re all pieced together using an ordinary sewing machine.
Hacia una metodología proyectual de los multimedios (7) Se han descrito y analizado múltiples actividades concernientes al diseño de los multimedios, siendo su intención final, una vez comprendidas y contextualizadas, organizar estas etapas de diseño de manera de afrontar un proyecto de multimedios desde una perspectiva metodológica acorde con las nuevas actividades del diseño surgidas de las nuevas tecnologías de la información. De esta forma se propone finalmente un esquema de acción en que cada fase de diseño propuesta responde a una pregunta fundamental dentro de la concepción general del diseño de multimedios. Este plan metodológico además intenta vincular de manera coherente el orden en que debieran ser abordadas todas estas materias junto con indicar la relación que existe entre ellas, hasta definir el prototipo que da respuesta a los objetivos de diseño planteados al inicio del proyecto. Esquema metodológico propuesto del taller de diseño de multimedios, según la problemática descrita. Solís Stegmann, Juan Marcos.
Jennifer Collier (Scroll for more papery goodness, hover over image for more information) The Library of Birmingham, 2013. Craftspace, 2012. Simon & Schuster, New York. 2007 Kew 192 Limited. 2009 Lenches Trust, Birmingham. 2011 Making Moves, Craftspace. 2007 Top Dog Touring Exhibition. 2008 Birmingham Childrens' Hospital. 2010 Hatworks, Stockport. 1999 20-21 Visual Arts, Scunthorpe. 2004 Manchester City Art Gallery. 2002 Miette's Bedtime Story Podcast
Harmless Weapons Made of Plants by Sonia Rentsch In her Harm Less series artist Sonia Rentsch defuses the powers of modern weaponry by constructing guns, grenades and bullets completely from organic objects. The shape and form of each piece are really convincing, yet I also enjoy the obviousness of each plant chosen to resemble various gun parts. If you’re reminded of Sarah Illenberger’s work, you’ll be happy to know Rentsch has had the opportunity to work with Illenberger in Berlin. Take a deep dive into her extensive portfolio of work over on her website. (via not shaking the grass)
Cinco herramientas gratuitas para crear vídeos interactivos El vídeo interactivo amplía las posibilidades narrativas del formato audiovisual digital. Su desarrollo es progresivo y actualmente existe una variada oferta de soluciones tecnológicas profesionales para crearlos. No obstante, también hay opciones gratuitas para el usuario ocasional o individual. Cuando Youtube incluyó su servicio de “anotaciones” dio alas a la imaginación de muchos creadores. El simple hecho de incluir botones enlazados a vídeos permite crear relatos no lineales. En poco tiempo, la oferta se ha ampliado. Like a Rolling Stone ¿Recuerdan el vídeo musical de la canción Like a Rolling Stone de Bob Dylan? En el plan de precios de la empresa se contemplan dos tarifas para proyectos profesionales y una sin cargo para uso personal. Dibujar sobre la imagen Además de enlazar fragmentos de vídeo entre sí, existen otras opciones interactivas disponibles, como crear cuestionarios o dibujar sobre las imágenes. Vídeo + encuesta Con etiquetas y enlaces
New Animal and Insect Assemblages Made from Repurposed Objects by Edouard Martinet Butterfly. 25″ x 14″ x 22″ H. Legs: bike brake parts, pieces of windshield wipers, bike chains. Abdomen: old acetylene light tank. Thorax: car suspension part, small spoon parts, cream chargers. Head: headlights, bike parts. Butterfly trunk: clock springs. Butterfly, detail. Butterfly, detail. Rhinoceros beetle. 13″ x 11″ x 6″ H. Rhinoceros beetle, detail. Three-spined stickleback. 34″ x 5″ x 13″ H. Moth. 31″ x 16″ x 7″ H. Moth, detail. Wasp. 11″ x 6″ x 16″ H. Red ant. 25″ x 16″ x 9″ H. Dragonfly. 37″ x 49″ x 15″ H. Dragonfly, detail. When looking at these perfectly assembled sculptures by French artist Edouard Martinet (previously) it’s difficult to believe the raw materials he used ever existed in another form. His degree of virtuosity is unique: he does not solder or weld parts. If you want to see these new pieces up close, Martinet opens a new exhibition at Sladmore Contemporary in London, November 27 through January 31, 2014.
Collapsus - Energy Risk Conspiracy Collapsus is an immersive web experience set in a near-future world after peak oil, where conspiracy and treason are rife. Against a dramatic backdrop of global energy politics, Collapsus combines interactivity with animation, fiction and documentary, inviting the user to embark on a quest to collect information, find solutions, and make crucial decisions that will leave their mark on a national and a global scale.www.collapsus.com See also our interview with the creators and producers of Collapsus and our walkthrough of Collapsus with audio commentary by director Tommy Pallotta. Awards Collapsus received an Emmy nomination for Best Digital Fiction, a People’s Choice Award and Interactive Award nominations at SXSW 2011, the Dutch Spin Award, and a World Summit Award. Collapsus.com is a Submarine Channel production in co-production with VPRO Backlight.