Image accessed at http://jamesalliban.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/decode.jpg.I found this exhibition fascinating and exciting, a must-see for everyone. It was recommended to me because a lot of my designs contain geometric shapes and movement, which can be seen in some of the work being exhibited. It is a collaboration between the V&A and onedotzero, a contemporary arts organization working internationally promoting new ideas across all forms of moving image and interactive arts.
'Decode looks at 3 current themes within digital design. Code shows how computer code-whether bespoke and tailored, or hacked and shared - has become a new design tool. Interactivity presents works that respond to our physical presence. network charts or reworks the traces we leave behind'. All quotes taken from Victoria and Albert Gallery Guide, Decode Digital Design Sensations.
I especially liked the interactive qualities of this exhibition. It was intriguing and fun at the same time creating drama. As you first walk into the dark entrance it comes alive with lots of sticks that have oblong lights on the end which you could touch, like plastic glass. The lights seemed to go on and off to touch, a good start to the exhibition, setting the scene.
My favourite work was that of Karsten Schmidt. He had created an animation piece, bright coloured triangular fragments that scattered across the screen, twisting and turning to music. It was stunning. 'Code as a creative tool and open-source technologies lie at the heart of his practice'.
Image accessed at http://www.onedotzero.com/uploads/v&a-decode_events-page.gif I also loved the work of Mehmet Akten and Ross Phillips.
The piece by Mehmet Akten was called Body Paint. It reminded me of being in a nightclub because of the silhouettes and coloured lights. It involved standing behind a screen to create shadows and movement. 'Mehmet Akten designs and develops tools to explore new forms of digital interaction. His work ranges from large-scale interactive installations and performances to online works and mobile applications'.
Image accessed at www.onedotzero.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Decode_MEHMET_AKTEN_c.TomBland_f.gif Ross Phillips created a videogrid in which members of the public could stand behind, and be filmed, which would then be shown on the grid. It was interesting to see how people reacted on screen. 'Ross Phillips is an interaction designer and Creative Technical Director at SHOWstudio'.
Image accessed at http://www.vam.ac.uk/microsites/decode/uploads/artist/e9317900ce4d496ecb5f851b69b722c2.jpgThere was something for everyone in this exhibition and would highly recommend it.
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