February 21, 2011
Turbulence Commission: "This and that thought." by BFFA3AE
http://turbulence.org/works/BFFA3AE
NEEDS SPEAKERS
"This and that thought." takes the form of a narrative to explore the
structure of the Internet and the ways in which it unconsciously
conditions its users to make use of the medium in a specific way. A
formula, in this case the van der Corput sequence, is used to
structure our experience of the narrative as well as provide a
metaphor to the many algorithms we interact with as a user. By
illustrating the hidden mechanisms inherent to the Internet of today,
"This and that thought." hopes to uncover its structure and help the
user glean and interpret from it in a subjective and meaningful manner.
"This and that thought." is a 2011 commission of New Radio and
Performing Arts, Inc. for its Turbulence website. It was made
possible with funding from the Jerome Foundation.
BIOGRAPHY
BFFA3AE (Daniel Chew, Micaela Durand, Maximiliano Ferro, Matthew
Gaffney) was formed in 2007 as a net art collective. On their shared
blog and website
(www.bestfriendsbestfriendsbestfriendsbestfriends.com), an ongoing
dialogue occurs that explores the implications of the Internet on
culture and life. A particular focus is placed upon the way in which
their generation is being socialized through this medium and its
effects on mass culture. Using a syntax that transcends language,
their website speaks through the use of a variety of formats
available to the technology, including pictures, videos, sound, and
code. Acknowledging the reach of the Internet into the physical
world, the group has since expanded beyond its initial impulse to
include work in a variety of mediums including film and performance.
This has allowed them to tackle the same issues and further their
conversation by viewing the medium from a different perspective.
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Jo-Anne Green
Co-Director
New Radio and Performing Arts, Inc.
917.548.7780 or 617.522.3856
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