On Wednesday 28th September we had a Guest Lecturer come in to talk to us about the new project that has been set up at Snibston. The lecturers were a group of different types of artists. They came in to tell us about the new project that has been set up which is aimed to tell the stories from the past on the mining in Snibston, they do this by using different types of artistic techniques. The Artists who participate in the project are Peter Walker and Andy McKeown. The way in which they use their artistic skills is very unique and different to projects that have been done before.
In this project they ask visitors an volunteers at Snibston to to take photographs that they can then use to put onto the special software called 'Slipstream' This software allows you to upload images onto it and cut them down into different shapes, they are then randomly shown digitally on large buildings creating continuous images that change to show the history of Snibston mining, sound is also used. These can be then displayed onto the builidings within Snibston and surrounding areas.
I really like this new way of showing images, Its different from the usual and just placing photographs in frames and presented on a wall. I also like how the pictures are randomly shown and put on buildings, this is unique and effective in a way in which people will remember it as it is different and will get peoples attention. I think that is is good that they are wanting to show the History of the mining to the public too.
I would consider using this software, as I think you can get some good effects and designs from it. I like the way you can show many things in a matter of minutes that may describe a story or show emotion. The only down side to this software is that you aren't able to save your work, this would be harder to show progress and you wouldn't be able to put it in your sketchbook. I would still download it nevertheless.
http://www.leics.gov.uk/transform.htm
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