Project Description
photo: Craig Walsh
photo: Craig Walsh
photo: Craig Walsh
photo: Craig Walsh
photo: Craig Walsh
Project Description
4 channel synchronized digital projection
14 minute loop temporal installation
by craig walsh
River Corridor Project, Zhonggang Main Drainage,
Taipai, Taiwan 2011
The installation responded to the presence of water in the site, simulating new digital life emanating out of the waterway. The 3D digital projection responded not only to the body of water, but also the architectural wall and waterfalls connected to it. The evolution of this project was guided by the curatorial brief which referenced local history along with environmental and cultural issues relating to water. This development redefined a major drainage system into a public space and linked new developments in the area.The commission provided the opportunity to further explore my interest in developing artworks which can stimulate the evolution of local mythologies. Given this was a new development with an artificial waterway, it seemed appropriate to instill artificial life. The emergence of a creeping vine which eventually flowers, and a hybrid creature which virtually defends its territory provided new life forms for this precinct. This work not only instilled a new mythology in a space void of history, but provided something that was truly local to stimulate new histories. I would hope the generation of a new life would have given great pride to this community as it continued to have presence and assist with establishing the new identity for this precinct. The conclusion of the projection disintegrated into pixels falling into the water. This was an important stage in the narrative as it referenced the construction of a digital simulation and exposes its artificiality.