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John Gerrard — simulation in artist's Corian frame
John Gerrard

simulation in artist's Corian frame

2007

A mesmerizing digital simulation by John Gerrard captures the relentless, mechanical rhythm of an oil field rendered in a striking red palette. The animated scene unfolds in real time, mirroring the actual rotation of the Earth as the virtual environment cycles through light and shadow over an industrialized landscape. Encased in the artist's signature Corian frame, the work bridges the physical and the digital, confronting viewers with themes of energy extraction, environmental impact, and the passage of time.

Medium
Animated Scene (Oil Field) 1 (red)

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 17, 2016

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John Gerrard, simulation in artist's Corian frame, 2007

A mesmerizing digital simulation by John Gerrard captures the relentless, mechanical rhythm of an oil field rendered in a striking red palette. The animated scene unfolds in real time, mirroring the actual rotation of the Earth as the virtual environment cycles through light and shadow over an industrialized landscape. Encased in the artist's signature Corian frame, the work bridges the physical and the digital, confronting viewers with themes of energy extraction, environmental impact, and the passage of time.

Medium
Animated Scene (Oil Field) 1 (red)
Year
2007
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Simulation Art, Landscape Art, Animated Scene, New Media, Male Artist, Dystopian Mood, Oil Field Imagery, Irish Artist, Contemporary Artist, Environmental Commentary, Oil Field, Single Channel Video, Red Palette, Corian Frame, Industrial Landscape, Framed Work, Digital Art, New Media Art, Red Color Palette, Industrial Subject

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