Grave faces - Ken Stange

Introduction:

...consists of a series of six 'computer poems' created by Ken Stange:

GRAVE FACES was completed on 11 December 1999.

Specific Info:

These six works evolved from digital photographs of sculptural works in Prague graveyards, one of the artist's 'haunts' whenever visiting the Czech Republic.

General info:

The series can be viewed by any graphic viewer capable of showing 'jpeg' files. However, accurate display of the work requires a computer system that has the ability to display true colour images at a resolution of 800 by 600.

The images may be freely distributed but are copyrighted to Ken Stange, who sincerely requests that they not be modified.

Folks interested in purchasing a high-quality, limited-edition, signed, and matted print of any of these artworks should send email indicating which work(s) they might be interested in. Information on available prints and prices will be sent by return email.

The Works

Ken Stange

Ken Stange is a Canadian poet, novelist, and visual artist with a strong interest in science and computers. His last book of poetry was Advice To Travellers (Penumbra Press, 1994).

His computer art and poetry has been shown in juried shows and published in literary and art periodicals. In 1996, Penumbra Press published A Smoother Pebble, A Prettier Shell: a book which includes prints of many of artworks in this gallery with explanations and explications, as well as an introductory essay on the relationship of art and science.

Always interested in the interface between the visual and literary arts, he considers the computer the most appropriate medium with which to explore this colourful 'gray' area, and even calls his visual artworks 'poems', because they contain important textual elements.

He is also the author of commercial and public domain software and has published programs and articles in computer magazines and scientific journals. He is interested in corresponding with anyone who shares his interest in the relationship of literature and art and science.

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