The exhibition shows a number of videos which were shortlisted through an open call for submission. There was one video in particular that I loved, and thought was genius. It was called 'Collide-o-scope' by Naren Wilks. Here are some stills of the video:
The video was created using one take, using one shot, one person, and four super-8 cameras. The piece is a combination of silent comedy and digital manipulation. The charcter in the video dances around a white room, replicates himself and his actions. He and his clones have until the cartridges in the cameras run out before they disappear.
A great performance which is really interesting and intreging to watch. It could be said that the artist has been creative here as they have thought of and generated something that I certainly haven't seen done before which could be constituted as 'original and of value' (NACCCE, 1999 All Our Futures).
Here are some references to further reading which I have carried out into the field of creativity through the Critical Issues module which I feel are relevant to this piece of art.
Albert Einstein cited in Fisher and Williams (2004, p.6) states that,
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited while imagination embraces the whole world."
Fisher and Williams (2004, p.11) elucidate,
"The world, as it is presented to us, is not the only possible world. Through our imagination we can use it as a model for other possible worlds."
Cropley (2001, p.40) explains that,
"Creativity is a medium for beautifying the environment, a form of self expression and communication or a way of understanding, opening up or coping with the previously unknown."
References:
Cropley, A, J. (2001) Creativity in Education and Learning. A Guide for Teachers and Educators. London: Kogan Page Publishers.
Fisher, R. & Williams, M. (2004) Unlocking Creativity. London: David Fulton Publishers.
NACCCE (1999) All Our Futures. London: DfES.
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