Warren Neidich is an American artist / photographer. I first came across him whilst reading for my Digital Imaging class. (Digital Art Second Edition: Christiane Paul) At first glance these works look like abstract paintings made with paint or pen. Could even be considered computer-generated randomized drawings. But what they actually are is quite surprising. Neidich attached LED lights to people who speak sign-language and had them conduct a conversation. He then photographed the movement and placed them together --> creating a conversation map.
I absolutely love these two works of art. To me, they look like perfectly composed pieces of work - a bit calmer than usual abstract art. But to know that the photo is a representation of an actual conversation just makes it that much deeper and fascinating. I'm also obsessed with the use of color in the works --> they seem to clash and mesh perfectly with one another. The quality of the copy is quite appallingly terrible, but enjoy!
Conversation Map
(I worked on my film today. Are you dating someone now?) 2002
Conversation Map
(I am in love with him, Kevin Spacey) 2002
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