June 1, 2020 |
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Some friends and I got together and set up a new discussion
forum for DIY A/V things called
scanlines.xyz. So far, it's been a refreshing place to connect with friends
and people with common interests, away from big corporate social
media sites. It's hosted on our own server, and we also run a
livestreaming server, chat, and video hosting platform, all
using open source software.
🌐 Check it out:
scanlines.xyz
May 14, 2020 |
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I launched a 2-week kickstarter to fund the printing of my MFA
thesis book,
From Material Space(time) into Electronic Space(time):
Interfaces, Simulations, Hybridizations.
🌐 More info:
kickstarter.com/projects/palomakop/paloma-kop-mfa-thesis-book
May 1, 2020 |
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My work is included in
SOLACE, a benefit a/v compilation for COVID-19 organized by some
wonderful friends in the NYC audiovisual community. 100% of
proceeds go to IRC (rescue.org) and local food banks. The release was celebrated with a
livestream event.
📺 The audiovisual album is online at:
testucollective.bandcamp.com/album/solace
March 18, 2020 |
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There's a lot going on in the world right now, but I wanted to
share a small update from my end. As you might know, I'm
currently in my final semester of my MFA program at Alfred,
located in a remote town in western NY. My university recently
announced that all classes will be remote for the rest of the
semester. The art building was shut down and I lost access to my
studio, so I moved all my equipment to my apartment, and set up
a temporary workspace in which to complete my thesis.
Our in-person thesis exhibitions were cancelled. I have decided
to move to an online exhibition format — basically a site to
allow viewing of my thesis work online. Although I haven't
pursued web-based media as much recently, this is something I
luckily have experience with, from working with The Wrong,
Gallery T, and others. And in spite of the gravity of the
situation, I am excited to be able to present my thesis work in
a format that will be even more accessible to people regardless
of their geographic location.
In addition to the show, our thesis work will also culminate in
the form of a book. I am going ahead with creating and printing
my books as I had originally planned. I will be sharing my book
freely and openly in digital PDF form, but I also want to offer
printed copies for those who want them. I'll be opening up
pre-orders for the book in advance of their printing in
May/June.
I am trying to decrease my dependency on certain social media
platforms, so as an alternative way to keep people in the loop
about my activities, I've created a
newsletter/mailing list. In addition
to updates about my upcoming online thesis show and book, I'll
send occasional updates when I am doing a show or performance.
🌐 Sign up here:
palomakop.tv/newsletter
March 3, 2020 |
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My work is included in Metacognition, an exhibit at
Spring/Break Art Show, curated by Tali Hinkis and Robin Kang. It
ran from March 3-9 in NYC.
Metacognition: the awareness and understanding of one's own
thought processes. This exhibition surrounds a conversation
between a group of artists who employ meditative and
repetitive processes to creatively navigate through the
dimensional realms of reality. The physical, algorithmic,
emotional, virtual, spiritual, and scientific planes are
investigated through clever uses of technology and innovative
combinations of the material and the digital.
🌐 More info:
springbreakartshow.com
🌐 Press coverage:
observer.com/2020/03/spring-break-art-show-2020-best-booths