CREATE by Philippe Safire
Center for the Digital Arts Gallery
27 N Division St,
Peekskill, New York 10566
On View: Feb 1, 2022 – Apr 27, 2022
Reception and Artist Talk: Feb 15, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Among the earliest records of art making are hand prints outlined in color on cavern walls created by people thirty thousand years ago. We might consider these early cave paintings the “new media art” of prehistoric times. Inspired by these pieces, Philippe Safire designed a digital version in the form of a custom application displayed on a multi-touch screen. If the viewer puts their hand on the screen, an animation of colored pixels encircles the fingers and palm. Once the hand is removed, the outline continues sparkling before disappearing. Safire invites the public to collaborate in generating unique artwork. As part of the series, the exhibition also includes a set of lenticular prints, projected animation, an internet installation and social media component. Conceived as a participatory event, CREATE features hand prints created by participants — to enjoy within and beyond the gallery space. The exhibition explores the creative process and the ephemeral quality of the digital medium.
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