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Digital Art
Fuhua Road, Shenzhen, China
Oct 2022
A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention. ( Herbert A.Simon, 1926 - 2001)
In tandem with the process of informationization, the public space is undergoing a remarkable transformation from a physical container of urban life, defined by concrete and glass, to an information medium that is saturated with a variety of visual elements, including texts and images.
As we move through this changing public space, our senses are becoming increasingly desensitised to the constant barrage of stimuli and myriad attractions.
However, What benefits can visual art attached to urban public spaces bring to the residents of the city?
The artwork "Void" aims to challenge the prevalent use of visual stimulation as a means to enhance the visual landscape of an already overburdened urban environment. By projecting onto outdoor screens, traditionally intended for information dissemination, the work creates an illusory experience of visual emptiness within the cityscape.
Additionally, "Void" emphasises the importance of leaving negative space in the conveyance of information. Utilising slow-paced digital art, the piece seeks to convey the subtleties of everyday life that often go unnoticed, yet are still capable of being perceived, such as the passage of time.
Curation: Beijing Poly Art Company Limited
Photography: Kang Xiao / William Xu / Yang Cai