After reading is deep passage by Krauss, I was initially most drawn to the section about the video Now Lynda Benglis. The repetition of the word "now" posses the question of confusion because we don't know who is speaking or where it is coming from. I like this because it creates a sense of abstraction and curiosity is formulated. I had actually been interested in doing some type of project with these concepts some time in the future... combining abstraction and curiosity with nature (or something...). I also like the juxtaposition of the two separate projections that were displayed. It created an even deeper sense of confusion for the viewers.
Krauss emphasizes the concept of narcissism being portrayed in modern day video art. An analogy is made between video art and a mirror because they provide instant feedback from the artist to the viewers. I also like the metaphor of painting that was used in that in a psychological state is create to "paint" on the film. Towards the end of the reading, Krauss talks about Campus' video Vertical Roll. She makes a reference to this triangular relationship that is created between the camera, the projection device and the wall. The other figure is himself and he comes in and out of the frame. I feel that many video artists use self-portraits in their video art and Campus' video is an ideal example. He spotlights himself in various different ways.
Tough reading assignment, as I'm sure you are aware :)
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