I just finished writing the software for my icon reforestation project. It’s a little program that plants icon seeds through out your computer. All the seeds are based on pioneer species plants, the first generation of plants that will inhabit an inhospitable area such as a glacial retreat, a toxic spill, or in this case, your computer.
I’ve begun working on a my new project to develop seed weapons. AK47’s and grenades are powerful images and symbols; symbols of revolt, but also symbols of violence and death. I’m planning on developing a whole series of weapons that will aggressively disperse seeds, using tactics similar to the original uses of such weapons. you can see the details of my project here.
i just went to a bad-ass show at Eyebeam showcasing some of the best urban public works going on in the east coast, called open city. This exhibit even included a crazy paint/ fire extinguisher explosions all over the front and down the drains of Eyebeam. It’s the work of the long-time tagger, KR. Object Orange also makes an appearance, along with borf, and other artists.
It’s curated by evan roth and james powderly of graffiti research labs.
