Mariusz Sołtysik
Land scape
CONTEMPORARY ART REVIEW
records unemotionally the act of being in that state . After recording , the material is transformed using a standard 1970s video effect ( conscious decision ). We receive an ‘ objective ’ image / visual trance performed by a ‘ subjective ’ person in trance . This trance increases the impression of time and describes a particular space . This trace , this recording is an ephemeral sculpture , which writes down the movements of a body . It is not only Muybridge ’ s recording of movement . It is an extension of body and time done digitally . It is not only a technical image ( Villem Flusser ) which records the reality . It attempts to mutually describe : space , time and body . It is inspiring for me .
The power of visual arts and especially of photography in the contemporary age is enormous : at the same time , the role of the viewer ’ s disposition and attitude is equally impoartant . Both our minds and our bodies need to actively participate in the experience of contemplating a piece of art : it demands your total attention and a particular kind of effort — it ’ s almost a commitment . What do you think about the role of the viewer ? Are you particularly interested if you try to achieve to trigger the viewers ' perception as starting point to urge them to elaborate personal interpretations ?
Great question . There isn ’ t probably an artist in the world , who would not want for his or her projects to be the ones invoking emotions and personal interpretations . To paraphrase Macluhan – in art the most important is suggestion . Thanks to the fact that something was not fully uttered , the viewer has got a chance