My first machine, a red swing set, was fed a diet of worms, flower pedals, and doll parts. Giving direction on my tiptoes and staring into its dark top, I desired to see a new universe. There was a faith my mud would turn into landscape and creatures unnamed. Today I am the reeves*_*machine, multimedia artist building with blocks of time and space. My process creates moments and their meaning is sensation.
I use structures of nonfiction to explain the forms of my work; a novel equals a movie, a song in round equals a looping multi-channeled installation, a still equals a word... I recently decided to produce video haiku using a structure paralleling that of the western adaptation. Three lines containing a total of 17 syllables equal a western haiku. Japanese haiku was developed as 17 symbols, the duration of a complete breath, an 'exhalation of soul', as R.H. Blyth explains within his critical writings. I am excited to now produce video poetry for and within The Scarlet Ibis.
My research has taken me beyond structure to reveal philosophy, aesthetic, and rules of engagement reflecting what I want from my work regardless of duration or form. Haiku expresses sensation; an awareness of the human condition without explanation nor excuse. My work reflects experiences of holding my breath and of laughter.
I have shown solo video and 2D works across the US, produced the video score for the Chicago production of Patty Red Pants, and I play video as instrument in the art rock ensemble Milkbaby. I'm living happily in Chicago with my soon to be husband (8/23/08!) and my very old cats. |
