'Eyes' 1996
Tony Oursler Born in 1957 from New York City
Tony animates non living objects with the use of projectors and sound effects, he records videos and edit them to project on 3D things this makes his work very interactive and almost realistic as it uses the senses of sight and hearing. he has also done works with projectors shooting on the buildings which is similar to a event show in Auckland called "Nightlights With Telecom" which was organized by the Telecom company, the show does similar things to what Tony Oursler did. except they use it for business purposes. the show transforms buildings into interactive playgrounds of light where people get to help create the show.
Tony's Work was influenced and helped by the use of technology such as Televisions, Computer.
Tony has applied the enlightenment concept of science such as the use of Projectors this also shows the progress of technology improving from 2D art works such as paintings to a temporary paintings on non living objects which can be edited or turned on and off any time.
the enlightenment of freedom has influenced his work as in the olden days people are under the rules of the Kings and Queens, which people cannot just do art works anywhere on public.
Reference:
http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/nightlights/default.asp
http://csw.art.pl/new/99/ousler_e.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-s4xzB5D2Q
