Gartel’s ‘Auto-Motion’ Exhibit at Rauschenberg Gallery
August 29, 2009 by Amanda · Leave a Comment
Laurence Gartel, dubbed “The Father of Digital Art” by his contemporaries, has comprised an eye-popping, vivid collection of his new media artwork to be featured at the Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison State College in Fort Meyers. The exhibit, named “Auto-Motion” features Ferrari inspired Gartel originals. The images of the Ferrari are snapped with a digital camera and then manipulated using methodical techniques and computers to produce an auto, techno, modern vision. The artwork is simply striking as every bold piece seems to slap you eyeball in the face and immediately grab your attention.
In the 1970′s Gartel’s idea of using computers to manipulate images as art became fodder for skeptics to throw back their heads and laugh at. After all, digital cameras and personal computers had not yet been invented, so the concept blew way over the heads of many. With persistence, and dedication, however, Gartel, inspired by the work of Rauschenberg himself, was able to bring his visions to life. Using unique, although complicated methods, Gartel pioneered the computer art, or new media territory that we see everywhere today. Gartel has had exhibits at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City and in London at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery hours are 10am-4pm Monday-Friday and 11am-3pm Saturday. The exhibit runs through Obtober 10th.
