Monster: model of installation for the Zvon96' Biennial of Young Artists, Prague City Gallery, CZ
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My video installation Monster is based on the effect of a shifted view
angle where the distance between the viewer and a large rear projection
screen is only 40 cm (16 inches). This makes the viewer part of the projection.
Nothing is seen besides the image.
After a certain amount of time watching Monster, the visitor experiences
feeling of slight movement that follows the image on the projection screen.
Such feelings are not perceived because of real body movement but based on
an illusion produced by viewer's confused brain.
For the installation purposes I divided the gallery space in two parts
by rear projection plastic sheeting. The larger part was not accessible
and I used it for the equipment. The second part with carefully measured
viewing distance was for my audience. I used a curtain to cover the entrance
in order to create an intimate environment and to eliminate distant watching
of the projection.
Several people can join the installation together but the
experience is most effective when only one person enters.