JOURNAL ARTICLE

Making It Function Differently: TV Sculpture.

  • Published In: Oxford Art Journal, 2024, v. 47, n. 3. P. 430 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Day, Tom 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the work of Tamara Krikorian, a significant figure in video art in Britain, particularly her innovative use of television as a sculptural medium to critique the authority and ephemeral nature of broadcast media. It discusses her 1979 exhibition "Eye to Eye" at the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh, which featured two mixed-media TV sculptures, "Tableau" and "Vanitas (Or an Illusion of Reality)," that juxtaposed television with traditional vanitas painting to explore themes of perception and transience. The article positions Krikorian's work within the broader context of TV art and media archaeology, highlighting her unique approach that combines historical references with contemporary media critique, ultimately challenging the unidirectional nature of television as a medium of control. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Oxford Art Journal. 2024/12, Vol. 47, Issue 3, p430
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0142-6540
  • DOI:10.1093/oxartj/kcae031
  • Accession Number:185321278
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