response to readings

“Deciding what counts as media technology is a difficult task.” I believe this statement to be highly relevant given the context of the article and what we have been discussing in class. As we become increasingly astute and the velocity at which we can advance our usage and intertwining of the internet with art, culture, media and thus, the human experience in a modern day world advances, we will be on a constant search to refine our concept and usage of media technology. Because the internet is truly still a new prevailing practice, we are still conceptualizing its role within the emerging worlds of art and technology. The idea that new media art is a response to the information technology revolution and the digitalization of cultural forms enables us to understand it as a ground breaking outlet for those who are aiming to delve into what I believe to be futuristic potential for the creative process. Comparing new media art to that of Dada is a fascinating notion due to integrative process in which various mediums that could be seen as arbitrary or random, when combined correctly, are viewed as intricately connected, thus bridging gaps among supposed unlikely combinations. Both forms of art utilize the forces of interactive media or technique, bridging political statement or interactive purpose with the creative process, enticing the interests of individuals from all spectrums and walks of the world.
Another undeniably influential component of media art is its accessibility and thus, it’s cross-cultural input. As one of the articles explain, the new media movement enabled communities to form without regard for geography, enabling varied perspectives and the emergence of a “global village” to contribute and diversify the spectrum of art and expression on the internet. This is an incredibly dynamic component of new media art because it is a form of unification, allowing individuals to have similar technological experiences and generate new and inventive forms of interaction, changing the practice for all those following. The internet allows artists to share their work and presents the constant possibility for intervention with the incredibly popular and thriving blogosphere. As expressed, the internet is a means of modern expression and creativity in which we can manipulate visual and interactive elements of our experience and communicate with a wide array of people, programs and thus, possibilities.