The Deekons's Net Art Installation, 2005AD and ongoing
True Visual Stories
Story of the Great, the Powerful, the Wicked, and the Poor

True Visual Stories consists of thematic segments that switch periodically. The computer feeds on the resourceful Internet - various reliable online sources - for amassing images that are pertinent to the current active theme, and builds an image grid, all in real time, in front of the audience's eyes. The author of the work, The Son Creature, believes that the Internet -- the Cyber World as named by some -- has become an unequivocal reflection (mirror) of the present World, the real World, the World out there. The themes of the segments were thoughtfully and intently chosen by The Son Creature; however, the image content is coming live from the Internet and is not controlled by him.

(Note: The work is not using google image search engine and such)


Version 2005 consisted of
1. One World
2. Middle East
3. Airforce
4. Natural Disasters

Version June 2006 consists of
1. One World
2. Middle East
3. Natural Disasters
4. Image weather report of North America

Version Dec 2006 consists of
1. One World
2. Middle East
3. Fallen Heroes
4. Natural Disasters
5. Weather Satellite Report of North America

Version 2008 consists of
1. One World
3. Fallen Heroes
4. Natural Disasters
5. Weather Satellite Report of North America
The Middle East segment is currently no longer available as its news reporting online sources have been closed down.






The Room
Below is an image of the dual-projection version of the work
The Room

1) There are various ways the installation could be set up and presented (based upon size of room and avaibility of hardwares).
- 4 projections, 4 computers. Each projection on a different wall. Each computer playing one of the themes/segments.
- 3 projections, 3 computers. Each projection on a different wall. Computers periodically cycling through all themes/segments.
- 2 projections, 2 computers. The 2 projections next to and touching each other, on the same wall (as seen in image above). Computers periodically cycling through all themes/segments.
- 1 projection, 1 computer. Computer periodically cycling through all themes/segments.
2) Walls are painted Black except Projection Surfaces
3) Projection size varies according to size of the room. In ratio 4:3 (TV format)
4) 2-4 Speakers with good low sound frequencies for playing ambient sound
5) Optional: 1 Bench per projection placed in centre of the room
6) Most importantly, an Internet Broadband Connection



The Showing
I. At 11-Art Gallery (Beijing Cubic Art Center), Beijing 2006






Above are some still images of the video taken at The Deekons (solo) show titled 'One World', June 16 - July 9, 2006AD, 11-Art Gallery (Beijing
Cubic Art Center), where a dual-projection version of TrueVisualStories was exhibited, amongst other works.



II. At Lonsdale Gallery, Toronto 2005




Above are some still images of the video taken at the 'Power&Lust Show', Nov 12-27 2005AD, Lonsdale Gallery (Toronto), which showcased five new media artists.
The 'one-projection' version of the TrueVisualStories was exhibited, courtesy of the deekons.







Screenshots

Below are screenshots of the latest added thematic segment titled 'FALLEN'. This particular theme is about fallen soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.







Below are screenshots of the work version 2006AD.














Demo Video

Early Version, 2005AD. In this particular version, member of audience could interact with the installation by typing in their name and impression and thoughts on the various themes.





Yesh?

Any inquiries about The Deekons's 'True Visual Stories' or other works? Interested in exhibiting the Installation work in future show/event? Want to send comments?
Please address Th. Loa. via the irreplaceable electronic mail,
comm@deekons.com

Th. Loa. currently works and is based in N.America.


This documentation is courtesy of The Deekons Movement
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