RAM/RAR/RAA+RAP(s)
A
Random Process Experiment
by
Susanne Palzer
at
Access Space, 06 June – 31 July 2012
RAM
= random access memory/RAR = random access research/RAA = random
access art + RAP(s) = random access performance(s)
What
happens if we engage with unfamiliar fields of knowledge? How do we
negotiate 'knowing' and 'not knowing'?
Over
a recent period of R&D at Access Space I immersed myself in all
things 'computing' with the aim of broadening my knowledge and in the
context of my interest in technology and performance/art. This has
been a challenging experience as 'not knowing' stares one in the face
straight away.
Engaging
with technology from the position of an artist I have devised
RAM/RAR/RAA+RAP(s)
as a framework and strategy for responding to information overload in
a creative way. This allows me to access information at random with
the intention of recycling and appropriating bits of knowledge and
with the aim to create new meaning and make new connections – and
new art work.
Moving
this process from the media lab into the exhibition space also
highlights the blurred boundaries of art production and exhibition.
During the duration of the show the foyer space will fluctuate
between production space (on) and exhibition (off) as I will be
working in the space at certain times and further develop the work.
Within
our traditional understanding of art bringing the process of art
production into the gallery space still raises questions about the
nature of art itself. I am interested in challenging the common
notion of art as a 'product' that is easily identified as 'art' = a
physical object. For me process (art production) and product (an
exhibited 'piece' of art) are equally interesting.
In
my understanding art process is a random, non-linear process as
opposed to moving from idea to product in a straight line. If 'art'
arises from inspiration and intuition it can surface at different
points of the process and evolve into different forms. And sometimes
– like in a scientific experiment - nothing will happen.
For
me RAM/RAR/RAA+RAP(s)
sits perfectly within the context of Access Space – a free, open
digital arts lab. In the context of Open Source I share the belief
that processes of production should not be hidden.
The
mock rehearsal space you enter coming in from the street represents
the process of devising and making, trying out. As a transit space
the foyer gives free access to the space of art. You are invited to
engage and question, open a dialogue. …
Susanne
Palzer, 2012
The
Random Process Experiment runs from 06 June until 31 July 2012.
(on)times
will be published in advance:
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free to visit any time and have a chat!