Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Exploring The New Age Of Cyber Art

By Dennis Stewart


When it comes to art and artists, there are a number of different types. In some cases, an artist focuses on painting, in others photography. Whereas, there are also artists whom create amazing art with a number of online tools. When this is the case it is often referred to as cyber art.

The term is relatively new in the art world, though has been present in the field of technology since the early 1990s. For, with the advent of desktop and laptop computers and tablets, making computerized art has become quite popular. In most cases, these artists work with creating online art work or uploading and editing photographs or videos.

The Boston CyberArts Festival which began in the early 1990s helped promote this type of art. For, at the time everything from digital visual performance art and video to paintings and portraits were all the rage. In fact, the festival was the largest of its kind for almost three decades. One reason the event was so popular is because organizers allowed artists working in different areas, including mixed media to show and sell work on a regular basis.

By 2007, more than 22,000 were in attendance at the festival which was held every other year. One reason the event was so popular was that there were often over 200 artists showing and selling work from around the world. In addition to the festival, these artists would also host galas, art openings and receptions for fellow artists and fans.

While the non-profit organization still exist, it now focuses on promoting arts and technology on a year round basis. The last effects of the festival can be found at the CyberArts Gallery which is located at what used to be the Axiom Center for New and Experimental Media. Located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood and close to the MBTA Orange line, the gallery holds events and accepts visitors on a regular basis.

For those whom can not make it to the gallery, the non-profit also hosts an online presence in the art world. Whether showing work from past festivals or newer digital art, the website has been a success. As a result, even though the festival is no longer in existence, artists can still submit work on a regular basis.

Originally located in Boston, Massachusetts, the office once featured a central headquarters in which artists could locate information on events and attend galas and opening night parties. For, at the time, Boston was a hotbed for digital artists and technology. Most likely due to the award winning art school and MIT both of which were in the immediate vicinity of the home office.

While this is the case, the office rarely hosts events. Instead, most art openings and galas are now hosted at local art galleries, art schools, museums, public spaces and universities. Whereas, from the the earliest days of the internet to present, organizers have been known to host virtual events which individuals can view online free of charge. At the same time, there are often donation cups available at the live events which those in attendance can contribute if so desired.




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