July 01, 2005
John "J.Walt" Adamczyk
Live Animation Performances
Graphic performances are animated paintings and sequences created live in real time. John "J.Walt" Adamczyk utilizes the latest in interactive computer graphics techniques to bring paintings to life. The result is a Spontaneous Fantasia, a visual music that unfolds before an audience. These works incorporate elements of animation, theater, dance, painting, sculpture, music, architecture, and interactive art.
With my graphic performances, I take literally the meaning of the word "animation": making images come to life. I use my drawing skills to give directions to computer programs I've written. I aim to capture the sensitivity of gesture, but I also use techniques which amplify and augment the gestures. The wave of the arm or the stroke of the pen is still there, but the effect is much more. My creative process for these pieces is to continually shift between painting, programming, composing music, and performing. I practice each piece until I am satisfied that I can perform with ease. At that point, the computer interfaces and the program are like a musical instrument.
Posted by jo at July 1, 2005 08:37 AM
