Monitor

Single Channel Video and Photographic series

2010



vimeo - Direct Link 

You can also view a Hi-Res version of the video.

A year-long video and photographic documentation of a computer monitor in a field from October 17th, 2007 to October 17th, 2008. During that time, I performed a burning and minor excavation around the perimeter of the monitor that mirrored its rectangular shape by manipulating perspective and point of view. Over time, the excavation eventually filled in with new growth, asserting the cyclical regenerative power of the seasons in nature over the destructive machinations of mankind. The video is presented as an infinite seamless loop, each loop lasting 5 minutes. This online version loops twice.

The corresponding photo series consists of 120 images.  The series is shown below as one composite image, but can be printed and displayed in various formats.

Monitor - Dave Hebb