Jill Scott: Frontiers of Utopia

Title:

Frontiers of Utopia

Artist(s) and People Involved:

Exhibiting Artist(s):



• Jill Scott

Symposium:

• ISEA95: Sixth International Symposium on Electronic Art

Venue(s):

• Galerie de l’UQAM , Montreal , Canada

Artist Statement:

Frontiers of Utopia allows viewers to become interactive time travelers. It presents the politics of the ideal society from the points of view of eight female characters from the 1900’s, 1930’s, 1960’s and the 1990’s. By illustrating the various moods, criticisms and attitudes toward Utopia, the work presents a rich tapestry of ideas, attitudes, locations and historical perspectives. The viewer can speak to the virtual characters and can attend a virtual dinner party where all the characters and their personal objects are available for comparison.

Technical Information:

Frontiers of Utopia allows viewers to become interactive time travelers. It presents the politics of the ideal society from the points of view of eight female characters from the 1900’s, 1930’s, 1960’s and the 1990’s. By illustrating the various moods, criticisms and attitudes toward Utopia, the work presents a rich tapestry of ideas, attitudes, locations and historical perspectives.

Category:

• Art Exhibition
• Interactive Monitor-Based