The Discovery of Red End Crate: Exploring Landscape and Perception
Summary
In this article, we will explore the discovery of Red End Crate and how it prompted the artist to delve into the idea of landscape and perception. We will discuss the artist’s journey in securing Red End Crate and the significance of geological formations in their work. Furthermore, we will delve into the idea of landscape without horizon and how it is analogous to the topology of cyberspace. Finally, we will touch on the empowerment of the viewer and the use of light as a medium of perception in the artist’s work.
Table of Contents
- The Journey to Red End Crate
- The Significance of Geological Formations
- Landscape Without Horizon
- Topology of Cyberspace
- Empowerment of the Viewer
- Light as a Medium of Perception
The Journey to Red End Crate
The discovery of Red End Crate prompted the artist to pursue what they truly believed in. With the help of a Guggenheim grant, the artist travelled across the western states in search of spaces that allowed for a unique perspective of the sky. Red End Crate was initially leased in 1976 and was eventually purchased after three years of negotiation. The artist considers geological formations as a geographic framing device and found them to be perfect for their work.
The Significance of Geological Formations
The artist’s work is heavily influenced by the idea of landscape. The west, where the work was formed, is a space that luxuriates in its openness and is less expensive. The artist is interested in the idea of landscape without horizon, where there is no up, down, left or right. This new landscape requires negotiation and preparation. The removal of gravity in space is analogous to the topology of cyberspace, which is a world we are moving into. The artist believes that this new territory requires a new language.
Landscape Without Horizon
The landscape without horizon is a concept that the artist explores in their work. It is a world where there is no way of knowing which way is up. The artist believes that we need to learn to negotiate this new landscape and be prepared for a world without up or down. This is a world that we are moving into and it requires a new language.
Topology of Cyberspace
The topology of cyberspace is analogous to the landscape without horizon. We have moved our lives into this new territory and it requires a new language. The artist believes that the topology of cyberspace requires negotiation and preparation.
Empowerment of the Viewer
The artist’s work is about the empowerment of the viewer. The work is for the viewer and they actually form it. The artist believes that the viewer is an important part of the work and that they play an active role in shaping it.
Light as a Medium of Perception
The artist uses light as a medium of perception in their work. They believe that light can work the medium of perception and that it is a powerful tool for shaping the viewer’s experience. The artist’s work is about exploring the relationship between the viewer and the landscape.
Conclusion
The discovery of Red End Crate prompted the artist to explore the idea of landscape and perception. The artist’s work is heavily influenced by the idea of landscape without horizon and the topology of cyberspace. The artist believes that the viewer plays an active role in shaping the work and that light is a powerful tool for shaping the viewer’s experience. The artist’s work is about exploring the relationship between the viewer and the landscape.
