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Self Portrait (with Disturbances)
1991-1992
15 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 18 in. (39.37 x 52.07 x 45.72 cm)
Jim Campbell (Chicago, Illinois, 1956 - )
So, Who Do You Think You Are?, September 25, 2011 - January 15, 2012, New Wing, Second Floor, Central Skylight Gallery, San José Museum of Art.
Heavenly Bodies, January 21, 2006 - April 9, 2006, Historic Wing, Paul L. Davies Gallery, San José Museum of Art.
Is the Medium the Message?: Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection, March 2, 2002 - June 2, 2002, New Wing, Metro A, Skylight and South Galleries, Second Floor, San José Museum of Art.
Into the 21st Century: Selections from the Permanent Collection, May 22 -September 12, 1999, Second floor, New Wing, San José Museum of Art.
So, Who Do You Think You Are? (2011-2012)
In Self-Portrait (with Disturbances), the audience helps to configure the work of art. Jim Campbell applied his background in engineering and mathematics to create an interactive work of art that explores issues of time, memory, and reality. Using custom software designed by the artist along with a video camera, this self-portrait actively engages viewers who affect the images on the screen through their own body movements. As viewers look at and move in front of the monitor, Campbell’s portrait responds by looking back. Images of viewers are recorded on screen as pixilated shadows and briefly become part of the work.
Heavenly Bodies (2006)
As we look at and walk around Self Portrait (With Disturbances), our movements appear momentarily on the monitor and the artist's portrait responds and “looks” back. Frequently addressing his own personal experiences, the artist’s presence—as well as ours—is often palpable in Campbell’s work. He addresses the manner in which technology blurs the lines between subjective and objective modes of perception. Through the intriguing combination of cutting-edge technology and human interaction, Campbell creates works that are at once technically impressive and emotionally engaging.
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Self Portrait (with Disturbances)
Sculpture
1991-199215 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 18 in. (39.37 x 52.07 x 45.72 cm)
Jim Campbell (Chicago, Illinois, 1956 - )
Object Type: Sculpture
Medium and Support: Video monitor, camera, and custom electronics
Credit Line: Gift of Scott W. Horton
Accession Number: 1998.18.08
Exhibition
So, Who Do You Think You Are?, September 25, 2011 - January 15, 2012, New Wing, Second Floor, Central Skylight Gallery, San José Museum of Art.
Heavenly Bodies, January 21, 2006 - April 9, 2006, Historic Wing, Paul L. Davies Gallery, San José Museum of Art.
Is the Medium the Message?: Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection, March 2, 2002 - June 2, 2002, New Wing, Metro A, Skylight and South Galleries, Second Floor, San José Museum of Art.
Into the 21st Century: Selections from the Permanent Collection, May 22 -September 12, 1999, Second floor, New Wing, San José Museum of Art.
SJMA Label Text
So, Who Do You Think You Are? (2011-2012)
In Self-Portrait (with Disturbances), the audience helps to configure the work of art. Jim Campbell applied his background in engineering and mathematics to create an interactive work of art that explores issues of time, memory, and reality. Using custom software designed by the artist along with a video camera, this self-portrait actively engages viewers who affect the images on the screen through their own body movements. As viewers look at and move in front of the monitor, Campbell’s portrait responds by looking back. Images of viewers are recorded on screen as pixilated shadows and briefly become part of the work.
Heavenly Bodies (2006)
As we look at and walk around Self Portrait (With Disturbances), our movements appear momentarily on the monitor and the artist's portrait responds and “looks” back. Frequently addressing his own personal experiences, the artist’s presence—as well as ours—is often palpable in Campbell’s work. He addresses the manner in which technology blurs the lines between subjective and objective modes of perception. Through the intriguing combination of cutting-edge technology and human interaction, Campbell creates works that are at once technically impressive and emotionally engaging.
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions: - Into the 21st Century: Selections from the Permanent Collection , 5/22/1999 - 9/12/1999
- Is the Medium the Message?: Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection , 3/2/2002 - 6/2/2002
Dimensions
- Sculpture Dimensions: 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 18 in. (39.37 x 52.07 x 45.72 cm)
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