Door kunstvlo op
September 04, 2009 14:00.
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A confession: I believe in art. I cannot be accused of going to galleries for the sake of other peoples thoughts. I go because I need to, because I want to feel astonishment for the creativity and the extraordinary way of thinking of artists. Although I wish to be open minded I must admit that most probably my interpretation of ‘art’ is rather classic. Online art, art in a digital space, art mediated through technology: all quite new to me. I even have to admit that:
1) I am not a freak of (new) technologies or ‘geek’. On the contrary: I am probably pretty conservative in this respect, I do not feel the urge to buy the latest new stuff on the market;
2) In my opinion ICT is still a nerdy business, although being a nerd is nowadays very hipster;
3) I’m struggling with the feeling that technology might ruin the art experience;
4) And yes, like so many others I have a certain fear of the unknown, although fear is probably too big a word for it. It is probably more appropriate to call it a feeling of anxiety.
The good news is that in preparation of Edosia my prejudices (time to face them) have already started to melt. I’ve already come across projects and online art works that made my heart beat faster, filled my body with warmth, made my fingertips tingle and shook my weary head awake. What a feeling! Time to get going!
tagged: the guide, technology, demystifyer, online art, digital art, personal
Door kunstvlo op
September 03, 2009 13:00.
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Digital art, e-art, putting your art online in a Free Space: that’s what Edosia is all about. Artists can use the Edosia platform, personalize their pages and get going. But Edosia is also about seeking inspiration, understanding, meaning making, learning and fulfilment. It is also for you, with an interest in the online art scene.
The online art scene: what am I talking about? I’ll be honest with you: I’m not really sure yet. Although I’ve built up some knowledge in topics related to art history, art sociology, education, visual culture and museum studies and have done some research in the field of e-culture, I can hardly be considered to be an expert of the digital art world. Reality check: since this world is a big mystery for the majority of you I don’t really feel uncomfortable. Not claiming to be an expert is refreshing and a rather advantageous starting point. Plus, it should provide me with a good dose of empathy with all the other outsiders.
In the following posts I’ll take you with me on my journey in this ‘new world’ and point out the wow experiences I come across. Next to this kind of evangelical mission I set for myself Edosia has the intention to be an inventory of artists and institutions that do stuff online. Please note that Edosia holds high the free speech-principle meaning that you are more than welcome to comment, to make corrections and to add posts yourselves!
Let’s see what I am looking for!
- Art: I’ll be looking for sites and initiatives that strike me and you as being ART with the BIG A: I know it is hardly been done anymore nowadays, but let’s set the example. And go beyond the common, the mainstream and the downtrodden paths.
- Learning Tools: Seeing is also about learning and thus about methods and tools to stimulate it. I’ll also systematically search for interesting examples of learning tools and strategies. These insights are important for educators, art teachers and policy makers interested in the online art scene.
- Communication strategies: Getting inspired, seeing, learning and be creative: you can only get all these things when you plunge in to them. Do it yourself is the credo, but to get real satisfaction you’ll have to get off your cosy island! Meet the world and even more important, let the world meet you! I’ll give you tips and tricks to set up or improve your communication strategies.
tagged: edosia, the guide, digital art, art, communication strategies, learning tools
