Alternative Map Critique

It seemed like lots of the class liked my overall theme. I wish I would have been able to get all of my elements to show up. I also wish that I had a more powerful laptop, that way I could have worked on my project outside of lab. This is probably the project that I worked on most outside of the lab. I did what I could by researching ideas and collecting images. Bart's idea about using the sort of constellatin view. Maybe I could have inserted the entire campus into the sky. Or use the mac feature and cut the starry sky out of google earth and use it as an entired screen overlay.

New Media Artist # 10 Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

What I like the most about Vectorial Elevation is how "big" of a project it is. I am certain a considerable amount of funds were needed to construct this project. In addition, there is use of technology that I had not read about in new media art, but was already familiar with, like global positioning satelites. I also like that there is such a wide majority that can appreciate this art inside of the space it exists. Most new media art is either created on or exists on the web. Contrary to what some parents may think, we cannot live on the web. The space where Vectorial Elevation was created was a public square.
The feature that allows people to arrange their own sequence with the lights reminds me of the Telegarden. Having an online queue is a good way ordering who's design is next to be displayed.

New Media Artist # 9 Vuk Cosic

Matrix! That is the first thing I think of when I see Vuk Cosic's creations. It is ironic that there is this futuristic feel feel to the scenes when in fact, they were made using outdated technology. One of favorite images from the web is this picture of Neo displayed in the same kind of green code. Another interesting thing to think about is how Neo was seen as a superior being, and when Neo was reaching his full potential he started to see things in the green code. Maybe the metaphor here is that he had the ability to break things down and see things in their simplist form.

New Media Artist # 8 Raqs Media Collective

The cool thing about this website is that the creator lets everyone use the code. The site can then be altered by anyone who knows how to use it. Because Raqs is operating by himself on this project, it makes sense to have open source code. People who choose to display their artwork in whatever way they choose. I think this shows a lot of respect for the artist because they have the creative leeway to allow everyone to enjoy their work the way they meant for it to be enjoyed. I can see this genre of new media art becoming more popular as our technology changes everyday. There are more convenient ways to post work. Blogger itself can be used as this sort of virtual art gallery. Who knows, maybe in the future there will be an Apple app for uploading/viewing new media art.