The Paradoxical Object by Joan Truckenbrod

Video Film Sculpture

192 pages, Paperback

280 x 230 x 14mm (L x W x T)

Condition: AS NEW: Although technically second-hand, its condition is as new.  It may have been kept in storage or warehoused, never been sold, or never read before.

Genres: Nonfiction / Art / Video / Reference / Design

The Paradoxical Object introduces a novel genre of artwork: video sculpture. This illustrated reader explores the fascinating intersection of video and sculpture, aiming to imbue video with physicality while simultaneously activating the inherent power of objects.

Digital artist Joan Truckenbrod investigates how video sculpture gives rise to unique, time-based objects with distinct behaviors, narratives, and soundscapes. This process exhibits a strong affinity with contemporary cultural studies that illuminate the significance of objects and the agency they possess. By animating objects or sculptural forms, this fusion of video and object creates an innovative pathway for engaging with other realities.

The Paradoxical Object offers an intriguing exploration of the provocative nature of combining video projection with real objects, highlighting the resulting interplay and potential conflicts that arise from this dynamic relationship. The complexity of this interplay invites a diverse range of interpretations, contingent upon the unique perspective of each viewer.