Paul Chan
1st Light, 2005
Projected digital animation
Institute of Contemporary Art
Paul Chan’s 1st Light is a parable of religeon and politics for a post 9/11 world. A wedge of light is projected on the floor as if it’s streaming though a big window. The shifting colors from the projector make the animation looks as though the sun is rising and setting through the window at times. Silhouettes appear against the grey-white light making it look like light from the early morning. Tree branches and power lines anchor the scene making it look like it projects the city. Most of the shadows are familiar at first but as the animation changes it starts to look a little strange and creepy. Ojects such as cell phones, sunglasses, cars, clothing - ascend. Meanwhile shadows of bodies start falling downward as if they are falling into hell. Some religeons believe the faithful will be transported to heaven when they pass but in Chans inverted Rapture he reflects an era of consumerism and violence which often appears to favor earthly possessions over human lives.
All in all this was a great peice. The projection of the piece of to the floor was a good idea as well.
1st Light, 2005
Projected digital animation
Institute of Contemporary Art
Paul Chan’s 1st Light is a parable of religeon and politics for a post 9/11 world. A wedge of light is projected on the floor as if it’s streaming though a big window. The shifting colors from the projector make the animation looks as though the sun is rising and setting through the window at times. Silhouettes appear against the grey-white light making it look like light from the early morning. Tree branches and power lines anchor the scene making it look like it projects the city. Most of the shadows are familiar at first but as the animation changes it starts to look a little strange and creepy. Ojects such as cell phones, sunglasses, cars, clothing - ascend. Meanwhile shadows of bodies start falling downward as if they are falling into hell. Some religeons believe the faithful will be transported to heaven when they pass but in Chans inverted Rapture he reflects an era of consumerism and violence which often appears to favor earthly possessions over human lives.
All in all this was a great peice. The projection of the piece of to the floor was a good idea as well.
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