Alex frost
Installation artist, Alex Frost, uses unique concepts and visuals in his practise. Above is one of many videos in a series of work that relate to viral trend of unboxing. In a twist he unboxes regular, everyday items underwater in a tank. This adds an uncomfortable feeling to the piece with general liquids and foods floating around. I like that it transforms these items and makes the viewer experience emotions completely different to those normally associated with the items. It also forms with the trend of watching relaxing and satisfying videos.
The next piece, above, "Wifi Swimming Pool" expresses how many galleries and public spaces are now expected to have internet access. This new age of technology helps us all keep connected however it can also distract us from our surroundings and the examples of culture near us rather than the world's within our hands. The mosaic style appearance of the piece is comprised of items bought offline on auction sites and the large conglomerates we all use. I like the way that the medium relates to the piece's meaning and that it helps add to the viewers understanding of the work.
However, some pieces stem into the the found objects medium. I am not fond of this technique for my own practise but can appreciate that it is an art form for others. However, by simply being shown this piece with no description it is hard to comprehend what point Frost is trying to make.
Another piece that involved his installation skills, above, took the story of a whisky distillery town in wales. The process of creating their drink is called "Noisey" which inspired Frost to use the landscape of the town and fill it with nose like sculptures. Tying in to the surroundings way key, so the colours all match the renders of houses in the town. I like the way that he was inspired by colour pallets around him and this enhances the meaning of the installation.
Installation artist, Alex Frost, uses unique concepts and visuals in his practise. Above is one of many videos in a series of work that relate to viral trend of unboxing. In a twist he unboxes regular, everyday items underwater in a tank. This adds an uncomfortable feeling to the piece with general liquids and foods floating around. I like that it transforms these items and makes the viewer experience emotions completely different to those normally associated with the items. It also forms with the trend of watching relaxing and satisfying videos.
The next piece, above, "Wifi Swimming Pool" expresses how many galleries and public spaces are now expected to have internet access. This new age of technology helps us all keep connected however it can also distract us from our surroundings and the examples of culture near us rather than the world's within our hands. The mosaic style appearance of the piece is comprised of items bought offline on auction sites and the large conglomerates we all use. I like the way that the medium relates to the piece's meaning and that it helps add to the viewers understanding of the work.
However, some pieces stem into the the found objects medium. I am not fond of this technique for my own practise but can appreciate that it is an art form for others. However, by simply being shown this piece with no description it is hard to comprehend what point Frost is trying to make.
Another piece that involved his installation skills, above, took the story of a whisky distillery town in wales. The process of creating their drink is called "Noisey" which inspired Frost to use the landscape of the town and fill it with nose like sculptures. Tying in to the surroundings way key, so the colours all match the renders of houses in the town. I like the way that he was inspired by colour pallets around him and this enhances the meaning of the installation.
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