Edosia: a modest search for Utopia
Door kunstvlo op September 03, 2009 11:00. 15 comments
The internet is Not Yet Another Space. It is New. It is Remarkable. It makes us dream. It blows new life into men’s never-ending search for Utopia. In our modern history artists and intellectuals have always been seeking ways to improve the world system. To set themselves free. To have an opinion and share it with others without being damned for it. To create and to be in control.
Off course the internet is a place modeled by political and economic values. A place where power relationships are shaped and reproduced, where communities are built, where people are admitted and rejected from inner circles. Instead of being cynical about it, we should be aware of the unparalleled character of that same space, its particularities, never-ending novelties and unremitting process of re-inventing itself. And make use of the opportunities it offers.
That’s why we’ve created Edosia, a platform for artists to blog and promote their work. A place to learn about digital art and about the latest technological features to help you improve your work and communication. Edosia is not yet another platform. It fills a gap:
- Credo: Digital Art is more than a communication tool. Edosia wants to create and endorse awareness on the beauty of digital art. Although we’ll also focus on new media as tools in communication strategies (for interpretation, education and promotion) it is as important to stress the qualities of digital artifacts.
- Credo: If your grandmother can get the hang of it, it’s OK. Contrary to other platforms it is really easy to use, especially for all of us non-geeks.
- Credo: Let’s get inspired and learn along the way! Edosia wants to be your guide in the world of digital art without claiming to be an expert. On a regular basis it will focus on an artist and put him in the picture. It also wants to keep you up to date with the newest technological features.
- Credo: Be free! Edosia wants to be an independent platform that depends on you creating interesting, strong content.
Each are elements that will find their way into the Edosia manifesto that we’re currently writing up and expanding. You will hear more about it in the near future.