LaTurbo Avedon
LaTurbo Avedon | |
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 LaTurbo Avedon, 2018 | |
| Known for | New Media, Internet Art |
LaTurbo Avedon is an avatar artist and curator of the file-based exhibition space Panther Modern.
Avedon has been making work since 2008-2009.[1] The genesis of their identity occurred in various profile creation processes, eventually taking a more rigid form in Second Life.[2] Avedon's work largely surrounds digital identity and the internet (“The internet has brought people so much closer to the mind").[3] They were the first virtual resident of the Somerset House Studios in London, exploring nonphysical interaction and studio practices.[4] Their simulated lectures and exhibitions have been hosted internationally, all constructed using game engines and character creation software.[5]
Panther Modern
In 2013 Avedon founded and designed Panther Modern, an architectural "file-based exhibition space" built using 3D model files. The Panther has expanded to seventeen installation rooms, with a new area being added to the virtual model for each new artist. Since its launch it has hosted works by a variety of New Media and digital artists, including Morehshin Allahyari, Claudia Hart, Kim Laughton, and Jonathan Monaghan.[6] There are 17 exhibition rooms in Panther Modern, which was created with Cinema4D.[7]
Club Rothko
Avedon created a virtual night club called Club Rothko in 2012 inspired by night clubs in virtual environments such as Second Life and Mass Effect 2.[8] The Club Rothko Builder allows users to make their own 3D sculptures.[9] The most well-known image of Club Rothko is from an interaction with a painting of philosopher Slavoj Žižek.[10]
Hatsune Miku
Avedon has collaborated on the production of 16-year-old humanoid Hatsune Miku's shows in London and elsewhere.[11] The initial project, "Still Be Here", was commissioned by CTM Festival and debuted at Transmediale in February 2016. Narrative was created by Mari Matsutoya, music by Laurel Halo. Visual design and staging by LaTurbo Avedon. Character motion by Darren Johnston, produced by Martin Sulzer.[12]
References
- ^ Palop, Benoit. "What Kind Of Art Does An Avatar Make? Q&A With LaTurbo Avedon". The Creators Project.
- ^ Köerner, Willa. "LaTurbo Avedon on identity and immateriality". The Creative Independent.
- ^ VanHouten-Maldonado, Devon. "The Next Big Celebrities Are Cyborgs". Ozy.
- ^ "LaTurbo Avedon". Somerset House.
- ^ Daniela Walker and Rachael Stott. "NEED TO KNOW 01 : 05 : 18". LSN.
- ^ Koerner, Willa. "15 Visual Artists Creating Amazing Work in the Digital Realm". Complex.
- ^ Laughton, Kim. "Tour A Digital Art Gallery Curated By An Avatar". Wired.
- ^ "Step inside LaTurbo Avedon's virtual nightclub". Fact Magazine.
- ^ Palop, Benoit. "Create Your Own Net-Art GIFs With Club Rothko Builder". The Creators Project.
- ^ "LaTurbo Avedon". Hilde Gallery.
- ^ Beta, Andy. "Laurel Halo Shakes Up Her Sound After Partnering With a Humanoid Pop Star". The New York Times.
- ^ "Still Be Here". Disk Agency.