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Instagrammable Truths

2/14/2018

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For the first half of this week I have been experimenting with creating/appropriating visual collages from my "noticings" and the ideas behind them. Using found images and icons profiles on the internet, through a process appropriation/arrangement/re-contextualisation they now communicate these deep seated issues in the form of neatly packaged Instagram sized images; bringing them to the forefront of the viewers' minds. While Will Coles' bee plaques are installed on the street, these reminders re placed throughout the "streets" of the internet; social media. I am interested in using ironic and almost comical semiotic signs that have recognisable meanings to the individual. Are the truths sufficiently revealed through this method? While not explicit, do they have relevance in their own way? 
Taking on some of your thoughts James, I then went on to experiment with more immediate and improvised appropriations. In a similar way to your wearing of words and images on your body in order to interact with them, I realise that I interact by rearranging, remixing and altering various materials to better suit my way of viewing things, if that makes sense? This process may, find new characteristics in, or completely re-contextualise the original material. 
This led me to visually reflect on some of your words; along with words from Karen's collaboration with Ashok from block II; this is something I believe I am going to continue reflecting on for the remainder of block. "Instagrammable truths" to plaster around the streets of the internet. 
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James Aldridge
2/15/2018 09:36:01 am

This all makes a lot of sense from what I know of your work, your experiences and noticing Ben... I have had my hands full these last few days with an ill dog and busy boy but have been sharing images of n Instagram and aim to get back on here tomorrow!
James

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karen blockii
2/15/2018 05:22:16 pm

yes thanks James for your appropriation of both my words & blocks divided into two so they can go out to play!
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on insta i am enjoying our converse & my verse of free flow words which sprout out of their own volition....
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it seems to me i see signs & markings completely differently to others ....
i copy a bit of todays converse for everyone to see....
. without the visuals what does it all mean....
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connected or divided you ask @jamesaldridgeart & @ben_hart9 from the sanctity of your blockchain ...... i will have to think a bit more .... @maijaliepins what have you caused with your words of #thecommon .... ... i know what - my free flow words which started with @ashok_glow ... are connected through #collaboration in verse & converse ... they are also divided from me when on my own alone ... it seems they need the power of two or a few or many to flow free .... does anyone understand this flow of thought ... anyone out there other than me & maybe Ash???? @kbwoodnews
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or maybe just maybe this is one essence of Art:TheCommon over to you James & Maija

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