New Media Artists

      Before viewing some of the new media artists work I had no idea there was a such thing as "new media artists". I assumed that new media art would be something that deals with technology. I thought that the art that would be created would be digitally operated or completely driven by technology. I thought that this media factor would eliminate the experience that the audience receives because media seems to take away the experience. After viewing the examples of new media artists I was completely surprised to find that it was nothing like I expected. The art produced almost seems to create more of an experience for their audiences. The new media art is also different forms of expression, which makes it very interesting and enjoyable to experience. 

      The first artist that I chose is Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Their work is so different from all other art that I have seen. They put bright colored material in places you would never think do so. When they were asked "do you know what your doing?" they say they know and for people to know they need to go and experience the art and then they will understand. I also love that their art has no deep and dark meaning that seems to be hidden within their art and they say "we do our art for ourselves and if other people like it then thats a bonus". They simply love the beauty their art creates and enjoy the physicality of the space, thats their purpose. 

     The second artist I chose is Banksy. He is a graffiti artist. I have always found graffiti fascinating, but what drawn me to his work is that the world is his canvas. I also enjoy his work because he makes bold statements and is not scared about offend his audience. Its also extremely interesting how quick he does some of his pieces because some of the places he chooses to put his art is illegal.
      If I were to compose a DIY new media project I would set up huge blank canvases all over winston and leave spray paint in all different colors. Each canvas would have a word in the center (community, love, compassion) and anyone could contribute a picture they thought defined that word. They would be left up for one day and then they would be taken down and  put together for one big showing so everyone in the community could see their neighbors art work.