I think I’m stating the obvious when I say that computers have allowed us to create and experience some pretty amazing things, and artwork is no exception. Though human expression through drawing and painting has existed in some form or another since the dawn of time, computers have allowed artists like Andrew Wee to create like never before.
Andrew describes these faces as either being formed, or fragmenting – the process of creation, or destruction. I haven’t decided what I agree with more, but I have drawn one conclusion of my own; these faces remind me of Idoru, the digital pop-star from William Gibson’s novel of the same name. If you’ve read the book, I’m sure you can appreciate why that’s gotten me all hot and bothered.
The Face of Idoru?
Despite their initially obvious digital qualities, these images also have a very organic look to them. Though perhaps they’re computer constructs, I get the sense that all of these characters, or beings, or whatever you want to call them, each have a personality that’s either still forming, or being destroyed. Let’s hope it’s the former, as I would love to see Andrew comes up with more of these. I’m not the type of hang artwork on my walls with reckless abandon, but were I to do so, one of these would probably grace the spot right next to the giant, tasteful nude watercolor painting of myself that hangs over the television. Perhaps it would help balance the visuals out a bit?
If you’re interested in seeing more of Andrew Wee’s fine work, head over to his Cargo Collective page and have a look around. The images I’ve shown you are only a handful of his massive collection of artwork.
