Exploratory Writing 8A
I think its very important to remember that the internet or the world wide web can serve as a form of mirror/reflection of humanity itself. As a result this becomes platform for various forms of human expression to be shared in a plethora of ways. . I cant help but consider all the legal issues that have come along with the rise of internet art. Being trained as a traditional artist, I am well aware of the dangers of “stealing” or “borrowing” someone else's work for their own gain. And I am also aware of how the internet itself has made this issue more rampant than ever.
I am also reminded that much of this internet art falls within the guidelines of proper artist modification. And in many instances, resulting in a modified piece unique to the creator. I think that many of the artists I know personally that undergo art modification through internet sources generally stick to a minimum of 5% modification required for the work of art to be considered ethical. (This is also based on legal guidelines for those who wish to protect themselves from potential issues down the line) I suppose in many ways this is an ethical approach to appropriating web content, but in other viewpoints has the potential to result in work that may be deemed less than ideal considering its artistic intent. (I also must acknowledge the plethora of course material now available through the internet, and the various benefits this has on the creator/artist.)
The article about the world of art post-pandemic is also quite interesting. Working at a gallery as a portion of my income means that the issues caused not directly by Covid-19 but the response itself effects me greatly. The article mentions how museums/galleries would go through the effort of re-creating their spaces for a digital “stage”. Ultimately resulting in a different experience for the viewer, but all the same akin to the traditional physical live viewings. One cant help but wonder if this form of adaption was necessary for a world that is evolving to adopt/accept forms of digital presence. For our particular gallery it was determined that a more contemporary approach would need to be adopted in regards to maintaining relevant in the art world. This included digital spaces for people to showcase their work as well as serve as form of “hub” for people to interact with to provide pseudo-gallery viewing experience.
The article worries that the art world we will return to after this pandemic has had a chance to subside may not necessarily be the same as it once was before. In many ways it will change in order to accommodate the needs of the time. But, it will also hopefully grow into a new form of art viewing meant to be appreciated through a variety of individual “lenses”.