Tactile Photography
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In collaboration with Mariliana Arvelo, James Patten created tactile photographic prints as part of a project about the deafblind community in Boston.
The Tactile Photography pieces are produced through a CNC laser etching process that removes the top portion of the wood. The darker the image is a point, the more wood is removed by the laser. The result is a photographic relief that can be touched as well as seen. As people touch the images, the surface of the wood continues to wear, and people's experience of the work becomes part of the work itself. No computers nor sophisticated mechanical wizzardy but that doesn´t make these works less "interactive". These images are on display until July 31, 2005 at The Gallery at the Piano Factory , Boston, MA 02118 |
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There's interactive art, and then there's art where your touching could eventually become part of the art. Wish someone would venture out and do this around the local area. Truly inspirational when it comes to technology and art working side... Read More
Worn by Touch In collaboration with Mariliana Arvelo, James Patten created tactile photographic prints as part of a project about the deafblind community in Boston. The Tactile Photography pieces are produced through a CNC laser etching process that re... Read More
Mix CNC laser etching and a photograph and you get pictures for the blind. Tactile Photography ... Read More
