The Viewer explores the visualization and comprehension strategies of the artwork, through an installation that consists of a “virtual viewer” positioned in front of the audience. It contains an interactive device that establishes a relation of visual communication with the audience and imitates their behavior in front of the art piece.

The Viewer deals with the artwork–audience communication by means of a simple and straightforward, but at the same time, intense interaction. The “virtual viewer” acts as a mirror, it visually controls the audience to reproduce their movements.

The project tries to invert the usual artwork-viewer relationship, being in this case the piece who watches the audience, enabling the viewer to become aware of his own reaction/behavior in front of a work of art.

Project in collaboration with Casilda Sanchez.

 Project Documentation

MOVE New Media Art Fair 08
Photo Documentation

 
interactive installation
custom made software
2 monitors, computer, video camera
2008