Miguel Chevalier is an artist whom since 1978 has focused exclusively on using computers as an artistic means of expression. He was born in Mexico city in 1959 and now resides in France since 1985. He is known on the international scene as a pioneer of virtual and digital art which has managed to prove by having a lot of art installations all over the world.
His work references the history of art and reformulates it using computer tools as his work investigates themes of nature and artifice, flows and networks, virtual cities and ornate designs. I chose to look at his work for this project because of the theme we were given to work with and I found his digital installations amazing.
Intersecting Networks (2003)
In 2003, Chevalier created a really interesting installation piece called intersecting networks that measured 40 m (130 ft) in diameter, and was projected onto the floor of the Bourse du Commerce de Paris to create the effect of a digital carpet.
On his website, it states that this installation was conceived as a vectorized topology of network elements symbolising the municipalities and companies that form the economic base of the Paris region. The names of companies and their registration numbers appeared in the centre of the installation, thus giving visitors the impression of viewing the process of commerce in real time.
I found this piece alluring because he managed to use technology to create an art piece that showed people real-time results which made it really interactive for the viewer. I am hoping that with my work I am able to create a piece of digital art that the viewer can interact with.
Living Networks (2000)
He also created Living Netwroks in 2000. This was a mixed media installation made up of 24,500 LED lights that emitted as visitors entered and left the building. It was a created as a symbol of interconnections and exchanges between cities around the world. It gives a new perspective on global/local relations. Thirteen electronic ticker displays would also show news from other cities which the Palais des Congrès is interconnected.
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